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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There are surely similarities to sectors such as domestic manufacturing and agriculture, which were also pounded by global competition, technological disruption and automation. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025 These technological solutions will advance, but as jobs disappear, there won’t be any replacements available. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2025 The technological barriers that were supposed to protect America’s AI dominance, from advanced chips to massive data centers, are more mirage than fortress. Jackie Snow, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025 This technological advancement is enhancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the entire cannabis supply chain. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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