Thesaurus: technology

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1. n. Industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge of the industrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures, as spinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc.
2. n. the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
3. n. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
4. n. machinery and equipment developed from engineering or other applied sciences
5. Industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge of the industrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures, as spinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc. Note: Technology is not an independent science, having a set of doctrines of its own, but consists of applications of the principles established in the various physical sciences (chemistry, mechanics, mineralogy, etc.) to manufacturing processes. Internat. Cyc.
6. Industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge of theindustrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures, asspinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc.
7. n:100 n. the practical application of science to commerce or industry