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Technology

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/

The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

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📖 Definitions of "Technology"

noun

1
The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.
2
All the different and usable technologies developed by a culture or people.
3
A discourse or treatise on the arts.

🔄 Synonyms of "Technology"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
engineeringnoun	(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
applied sciencenoun	(sciences) Science as applied to practical problems (applications), such as engineering and the advancement of technology.
engineering sciencenoun	the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Technology"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
applied sciencenoun	(sciences) Science as applied to practical problems (applications), such as engineering and the advancement of technology.
engineeringnoun	(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
engineering sciencenoun	the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
technicalitynoun	A minor detail, rule, law, etc., seemingly insignificant to a non-specialist but which has significant consequences in larger matters.
technicalnoun	A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.
technological	Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.
technoun	(informal) Technology.
hi-technoun	Clipping of high technology. [Any highly technical or specialized technological application or equipment, especially one that involves complex electronics or computing]
sciencenoun	(countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
scientific	Related or connected to science:
techniquenoun	(countable) A method of achieving something or carrying something out, especially one requiring some skill or knowledge.
computerizationnoun	The act of computerizing something, or something computerized.
computingnoun	The use of a computer or computers.
cybernoun	(singular only) Everything having to do with the Internet considered collectively.
polytechnicnoun	(Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.
informaticsnoun	(computing) A branch of information science and of computer science that focuses on the study of information processing, particularly with respect to systems integration and human interactions with machine and data.
computernoun	A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.
informationnoun	Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something.
telematicsnoun	The use of Global Positioning System technology integrated with computers and mobile communications technology.
skillnoun	A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.