Noun: technology tek'nó-lu-jee
- The practical application of knowledge, science, computing, tools, machinery, etc.
"the mastery of fire was a huge advance in human technology";
- tech [informal]
- The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
"he had trouble deciding which branch of technology to study";
- engineering, engineering science, applied science, tech [informal]
- Machinery and equipment developed from engineering or other applied sciences
"The company invested heavily in new technology to improve production efficiency";
- tech [informal]
Derived forms: technologies
Type of: application, bailiwick, discipline, equipment, field, field of study, machinery, practical application, study, subject, subject area, subject field
Encyclopedia: Technology, Policy and Management