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Prof. dr. ir. Bart Bossink Technology and Innovation Science and technology supports people, firms, and government. The world changes rapidly and technology is helping us to find new ways of communication, transportation, health care, and leisure. Mankind is increasingly profiting from ongoing innovation in communication, information, life sciences, sustainable energy, audio-visuals, transportation, and domestic appliances. |
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technology /tek noll∂ji/ (plural
-gies) n
1.
APPLICATION OF
TOOLS AND METHODS
the study, development, and application of devices, machines, and
techniques for manufacturing and productive processes
○ recent
developments in seismographic technology
2.
METHOD OF APPLYING TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE a method or methodology that
applies technical knowledge or tools
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a new technology for accelerating incubation
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Maryland-based firm uses database and Internet technology to track a
company’s consumption of printed goods 3.
MACHINES AND SYSTEMS machines, equipment, and systems considered as
a unit
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the latest laser technology
4. CULTL ANTHROP
SUM OF PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE the sum of a society s or culture s
practical knowledge, especially with reference to its material culture
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