TECHNOLOGY

[noun] - (the study and knowledge of) the practical, esp. industrial, use of scientific discoveriesnuclear technologyspace-age technologymanufacturing technologycomputer technologyWhat we have here is a new generation of advanced/high-technology weapons.Modern technology is amazing, isn't it.What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.They're part of a consortium of US companies formed to advance computer technologies.Dairy producers are experimenting with new technologies that aim to make dairy products healthier without spoiling their taste.See also biotechnology.