technology (n.)

  1. the practical application of science to commerce or industry

    [ Syn: engineering , engineering ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: engineering , engineering science , applied science ]

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