technology

Scientific knowledge used to make useful tools, machines, and methods, or the tools and methods themselves.

• Technology helps us stay in touch.
• The company uses new technology to save water.
• These technologies could make travel safer.

Common phrases: modern technology, medical technology, industrial technology, technology in manufacturing

The study of methods for doing things, or a set of such methods.

• She studies the technology of pottery.
• The book describes the technology of traditional weaving.
• Researchers compared the technologies used by early metalworkers.

How to use it: technology of something (The course explores the technology of traditional weaving.)

Common phrases: technology of pottery, weaving technology