technology

Technology is scientific research put into practical use. (noun)

An example of technology is the iPhone.

See technology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the science or study of the practical or industrial arts, applied sciences, etc.
the terms used in a science, etc.; technical terminology
applied science
a method, process, etc. for handling a specific technical problem
the system by which a society provides its members with those things needed or desired

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See technology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(tĕk-nŏlˈə-jē)

noun pl. tech·nol·o·gies

a. The application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives.
b. The scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective.
Electronic or digital products and systems considered as a group: a store specializing in office technology.
Anthropology The body of knowledge available to a society that is of use in fashioning implements, practicing manual arts and skills, and extracting or collecting materials.

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