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1. The practical application of science to commerce or industry
   - engineering, tech [informal]
    
2. The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
   "he had trouble deciding which branch of technology to study";
   - engineering, engineering science, applied science

Derived forms: technologies

Type of: application, bailiwick, discipline, field, field of study, practical application, profession, study, subject, subject area, subject field

Encyclopedia: Technology, Entertainment, Design Technology Technology, Policy and Management Technology, Phooey