Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of technology
"The rapid advancement of emerging technologies has transformed how we communicate and work every day."
In plain English: Technologies are the tools, machines, and systems people create to solve problems and make life easier.
"Modern technologies have changed the way we communicate and work every day."
Derived from Ancient Greek tekhnologia, this term combines techne (art or craft) with -logia (study of), originally meaning the systematic arrangement of arts and crafts. It entered English in the mid-19th century to denote the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.