tech‧nol‧o‧gy S2 W1 AC /tekˈnɒlədʒi $ -ˈnɑː-/ noun (plural technologies) [uncountable and countable]
[Word Family: noun: technology, technologist, techie; adverb: technologically; adjective: technological]
new machines, equipment, and ways of doing things that are based on modern knowledge about science and computers:
Modern technology makes moving money around much easier than it used to be.
Advances in technology have improved crop yields by over 30%.
There have been major new developments in satellite technology.
Many people are unwilling to embrace new technologies.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

technology
noun
ADJ. current, existing, present-day | emerging, the latest, modern, new small businesses that are involved with emerging technologies
basic, low | advanced, complex, high, leading-edge, sophisticated, state-of-the-art, up-to-date, white-hot | alternative, innovative a car based on alternative technology
efficient | communication/communications, computer, digital, energy, information, management, manufacturing, nuclear, production, software, telecommunications | educational, environmental, medical, military
VERB + TECHNOLOGY have We now have the technologies to transplant limbs.
adopt, apply, employ, exploit, introduce, take advantage of, use exploiting existing technologies more fully
create, develop, improve | be based on a car engine based on technology developed for aeroplanes
invest in The company is investing heavily in new technologies.
TECHNOLOGY + VERB develop Telecommunications technology is developing fast.
allow sth, enable sth This technology enables computers to read handwriting.
PREP. ~ for the technology for the extraction of iron ore
PHRASES advances in technology recent advances in medical technology
the impact of (a) technology, science and technology

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

technology

new/modern technology
People have no faith in new technology.
the latest technology
The boat is equipped with the latest technology.
advanced technology
The labs use advanced technology to study the function of various cells.
computer technology
the rapid development of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s
digital technology
Digital technology is bringing the media and communications sectors together.
medical technology
The advance of medical technology has meant that more patients survive.
military technology
Military technology makes huge advances during wartime.
advances/developments in technology
Because of developments in technology, minicomputers can now do what mainframes did in the past.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

technology
noun
1.
BAD: The modern technology has changed our whole way of life.
GOOD: Modern technology has changed our whole way of life.

Usage Note:
See note at THE 4 (the)

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2.
BAD: A fine example of modern technologies can be seen in the Indonesian fishing industry.
GOOD: A fine example of modern technology can be seen in the Indonesian fishing industry.

Usage Note:
When technology has a general meaning it is uncountable: 'The country's economic fate depends on access to foreign technology.'
Use technology as a countable noun only when you refer to a particular area of activity: 'The system uses advanced computer and satellite technologies.'

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3.
BAD: High technology requires massive investment.
GOOD: Advanced technology requires massive investment.

Usage Note:
advanced technology (NOT high ): 'The United States government has agreed to provide both capital and advanced technology.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

Technology
BXA regulations define technical data as "information of any kind that can be used, or adapted for use, in the design, production, manufacture, utilization, or reconstruction of articles or materials. Technology can be either "tangible" or "intangible." Models, prototypes, blueprints or operating manuals (even if stored on recording media) are examples of tangible technology. Intangible technology consists of technical services, such as training, oral advice, information guidance and consulting.

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