1. (

• technology

) the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment; "the mastery of fire was a huge advance in human technology" ;

2. (

• engineering ,
• engineering_science ,
• applied_science ,
• technology

) the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study" ;

3. (

• technology

) machinery and equipment developed from engineering or other applied sciences ;