- [uncountable, countable] scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines
- science and technology
- advances in communications technology
- advanced/modern technology
- to develop and use new technologies
- small businesses that are involved with emerging technologies
- the use of the latest digital technology to create a virtual world
- This technology enables computers to read handwriting.
Extra ExamplesTopics Scientific researcha2- to make use of the most modern technologies
- Telecommunications technology is developing fast.
- The technology already exists to do this.
- We need to exploit existing technologies more fully.
- We now have the technologies to transplant limbs.
- a car engine based on technology developed for aeroplanes
- the technology for the extraction of iron ore
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- current
- existing
- emerging
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- have
- adopt
- apply
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- advance
- develop
- evolve
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- technology for
- advances in technology
- the impact of (a) technology
- science and technology
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- [uncountable] machines or equipment designed using technology
- The scheme provides access to advanced computer technology in the classroom.
- The company has invested in the latest technology.
- a wireless technology company
- the technology sector/industry
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- current
- existing
- emerging
- …
- have
- adopt
- apply
- …
- advance
- develop
- evolve
- …
- technology for
- advances in technology
- the impact of (a) technology
- science and technology
- …
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Greek tekhnologia ‘systematic treatment’, from tekhnē ‘art, craft’ + -logia (see -logy).
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