technological

adjective

tech·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌtek-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce technological (audio)
variants or less commonly technologic
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by technology
2
: resulting from improvements in technical processes that increase productivity of machines and eliminate manual operations or operations done by older machines
technologically adverb

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By focusing on enhancing user experiences and pushing technological boundaries, Mariner and Gemini 2.0 promise to make AI not just a tool but an integral part of everyday life. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 What’s next This initiative represents more than technological advancement. Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024 China now controls approximately 85 percent of the global rare earth element refining capacity, and this near monopoly has become a serious concern for the U.S. national security and technological progress. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 The unprecedented numbers show the need for a new humanitarian surge: a technological one, harnessing the power of the digital and AI. David Miliband, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for technological 

Word History

Etymology

technology + -ical

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of technological was in 1789

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“Technological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technological. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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