noun · neutral
technology
UK/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/US/tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/tech·NOL·o·gy
Tools, machines, or methods based on scientific knowledge used to solve problems or make tasks easier
Examples
“New medical technology saved the patient’s life.”
“Many businesses adopt new technology to cut costs.”
“In the exam they asked how technology affects education.”
Band 8 sentence
“Advances in medical technology have dramatically improved survival rates for previously untreatable conditions.”
Collocations
- cutting-edge technology
- adopt technology
- technology sector
Word family
Common mistakes
Many companies use new tech.→Many companies use new technology.
apply a technology→apply technology
Say it for a higher band
5machine→6tech→7+technology
Synonyms
tech
equipment
Easily confused
tech
“I read a lot of tech news online every morning.”
equipment
“The lab has expensive equipment for testing samples.”
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