1. technology(n = noun.act) engineering - the practical application of science to commerce or industry;
is a kind of profession, application, practical application
has particulars: aeronautical engineering, automotive engineering, automotive technology, chemical engineering, communications technology, computer technology, high tech, high technology, rail technology, railroading
Derived forms adjective technological2, noun technologist1
2. technology(n = noun.cognition) applied science, engineering, engineering science - the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study"
is a kind of bailiwick, discipline, field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field
has particulars: aeronautical engineering, bionics, bioengineering, biotechnology, ergonomics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, ee, electrical engineering, computer science, computing, architectural engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management, information technology, it, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, nuclear engineering, naval engineering, rocketry
Derived forms adjective technological1, adjective technological2, noun technologist1
Industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge of the industrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures, as spinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc. [1913 Webster]
" Technology is not an independent science, having a set of doctrines of its own, but consists of applications of the principles established in the various physical sciences (chemistry, mechanics, mineralogy, etc.) to manufacturing processes.
technology, n. (pl. -ies)
1 the study or use of the mechanical arts and applied sciences.
2 these subjects collectively.
Derivative:
technologist n.
Etymology:
Gk tekhnologia systematic treatment f. tekhne art
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