technology

/tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

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Also seen as: technologies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ứng dụng kết hợp của khoa học và nghệ thuật trong công nghiệp

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Noun

Examples

Meronyms: (contextually meronymous) art, applied science, industrial arts

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Machines or equipment thus designed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Máy móc hoặc thiết bị được thiết kế như vậy

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Noun

Examples

We went to the trade show to see the latest technology on display.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “technology” mean?

The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines.

Is “technology” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.