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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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technologies |
definition 1: |
a field of knowledge having to do with the practical applications of science and industry, or the inventions and methods of solving problems that are produced through research in these areas.
Doctors increasingly depend on medical technology. |
definition 2: |
a particular method of solving practical problems that comes out of research in science and industry.
Many car companies have become more interested in developing fuel-saving technologies. |
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derivation: |
technologist (n.) |
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similar to technology |
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application, engineering, invention |
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some actions relating to technology |
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apply, develop, employ, improve, invent, modify |
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some broader categories that include technology |
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engineering, science |
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some descriptions of technology |
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advanced, backward, complicated, convenient, current, dangerous, efficient, impractical, modern, new, obsolete, revolutionary, up-to-date, useful |
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some industries based on technology |
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communications, energy, manufacturing, space, transportation |
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some kinds of technology |
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agricultural, chemical, environmental, industrial, medical, military, nuclear |
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some people associated with technology |
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engineer, inventor, mechanic, technician |
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some places associated with technology |
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lab, laboratory, launch pad, outer space |
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some products of technology |
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airplane, artificial intelligence, assembly line, automobile, computer, Internet, radar, radio, satellites, space station, television |
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some things conventionally associated with technology |
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gadget, industry, ingenuity |
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