technology

Definition

  • noun: the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems
  • noun: the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area
  • synonyms: engineering

Examples

  • Recent advances in medical 'technology' have saved countless lives.

  • How can we apply this new 'technology' to our everyday lives?

  • This region has become a center of 'high technology'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thank you. Maximum setting. If you'd fired this, you'd have vaporised me. It's my first ray gun. - There's no glass. - Force field. - I've never seen such technology. - It hasn't been invented yet. There's more I have to tell you. Come on. Are you ready? - Who are you? - I am the Borg. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact