← ← All Words A–Z

technology

US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

noun Foundation · A2 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật

Definition

the practical application of science to commerce or industry

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company invests heavily in new technology to improve its services.

Word Family

NounNoun
technology gốc technologist
VerbVerb
—
AdjectiveAdj
technological
AdverbAdv
technologically

Synonyms

  • techa school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
  • engineeringthe practical application of science to commerce or industry
  • automationthe act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware

Collocations

  • Easy computer technology
    describing computer technology (a machine for performing calculations automatically)
  • Medium adopt cutting-edge cloud technology in workflows
    to adopt cutting-edge cloud technology in workflows, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
  • Hard intellectual property transfer in technology licensing
    describing intellectual property transfer in technology licensing (a person who uses the mind creatively)
  • Very Hard disruptive technology rendering legacy industries obsolete
    describing disruptive technology rendering legacy industries obsolete (characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.