Synonyms for

Technology

Verb / teˈknɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for technology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Technology refers to the tools, techniques, and systems that are used to create, develop, and improve products, services, and processes.

Synonyms & similar words

appliedscience engineering engineeringscience innovation science engineering electronics computing digitalization automation machinery mechanization telecommunications programming IT cybernetics robotics biotechnology nanotechnology networking

Synonyms by register

Formal

engineering mechanics applied science technique

Informal

gadgets gizmos tech stuff

Literary

artifice ingenuity

Antonyms

art nature craft skill manual labor simplicity

Common collocations

  • advanced technology
  • new technology
  • cutting-edge technology
  • information technology
  • emerging technology
  • biotechnology
  • technology sector
  • technology transfer

Word family

noun technology
verb technologize
adjective technological
adverb technologically

Usage note

Technology often refers to modern advancements, but can also encompass older tools and methods. It is generally a neutral term, though sometimes associated with negative environmental or social impacts.

Example sentences

  1. Technology has made our lives easier and more convenient.
  2. My dad works in the field of technology.
  3. I enjoy playing with new technology gadgets.
  4. Technology can help solve many of the world's problems.
  5. The company invested a lot of money in research and development of new technologies.

Quotes

  • Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. - Arthur C. Clarke
  • The great myth of our times is that technology is communication. - Libby Larsen
  • The technology you use impresses no one. The experience you create with it is everything. - Sean Gerety

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