technology — the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɛkˈnɑləʤi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks WiFi is black magic, but I call it technology.
- Thanks to technology, I can order pizza without talking to humans.
- The school invested heavily in educational technology.
technology
NOUN[/tɛkˈnɑləʤi/]
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Advanced technology transforms the manufacturing process with robotic precision
Technology saves biology, no need for apology!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Technology derives from Ancient Greek, combining 'techne' (craft, skill, art) and 'logos' (discourse, study, word). Originally denoting the systematic study or theory of crafts and techniques, the term evolved to refer to the practical application of knowledge and tools themselves.
Breakdown
techne- (craft, skill, technique) + -logy (study of, discourse on). The suffix -logy comes from logos, meaning 'word' or 'systematic study'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks WiFi is black magic, but I call it technology.”
“Thanks to technology, I can order pizza without talking to humans.”
“The school invested heavily in educational technology.”
“Green technology is essential for environmental protection.”
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