0 (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries:
1 the methods for using scientific discoveries for practical purposes, esp. in industry:
[ C ] Dairy producers are experimenting with new technologies to reduce the cholesterol in milk.
2 the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc.:
The fast pace of technology presents enormous implications for sustainable business development.
All our products are backed up by cutting-edge technology.
stem-cell/gene technology
new/advanced/existing technologies Basic economic relations are changing as new technologies and markets emerge.
developments/advances/changes in technology Changes in technology drive changes in business models.
create/develop/upgrade technologies Cleaner technologies are being developed to cut pollution from coal-burning power plants.
3 new machinery and equipment that has been developed using scientific knowledge or processes:
There were huge advances in aviation technology during the Second World War.
Satellite technology offers the opportunity, as never before, for continuous television coverage of major international events.
With computer technology, even people working on their own can produce professional-looking documents.
Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.
Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology.
I think there are encouraging developments in technology that are permitting developed countries to 'do more with less', and increasing incentives to do so.
People from this region have produced a relatively small number of music technology-related publications.
But farm size does not appear to explain differences in yields and net returns when the technology is adopted.
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