technology
The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines.
Example
“Humankind relies on technology to keep average standard of living higher than it would otherwise be.”
Other meanings
Machines or equipment thus designed.
“We went to the trade show to see the latest technology on display.”
Any useful skill or mechanism that humans have developed or invented (including in prescientific eras).
“the incipient metalworking technology of the Bronze Age”
Related words
- tech
Example sentences
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “technology” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.