technological
gb/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ us/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
B2
English
~ 6500
technológiai, műszaki
B2
1
technológiai
B2
Usage pattern:
technological [noun]
The company is investing heavily in technological innovation to stay ahead of its competitors.
A vállalat jelentős összegeket fektet technológiai innovációba, hogy megelőzze versenytársait.
Rapid technological change has transformed how we communicate and work.
A gyors technológiai változás átalakította a kommunikáció és a munkavégzés módját.
The report looks at the social effects of technological progress in developing countries.
Many jobs have disappeared because of technological advancements in automation.
They are searching for a technological solution to reduce carbon emissions.
Learner examples
Technological progress has changed our daily lives.
A technológiai fejlődés megváltoztatta a mindennapi életünket.
The country needs more technological development in healthcare.
Az országnak több technológiai fejlesztésre van szüksége az egészségügyben.
Smartphones are a clear example of technological innovation.
Many companies use technological solutions to save time and money.
Technological change can be difficult for older people.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse 'technical' and 'technological'. Use 'technological' when you mean something related to technology in general (e.g., 'technological change', 'technological progress'), and 'technical' when you mean detailed, specialized, or practical skills (e.g., 'technical problem', 'technical skills'). Another common mistake is saying 'technology progress' instead of the correct collocation 'technological progress'.
Meaning
relating to technology or its use
Collocations
technological change
|technological progress
|technological innovation
|technological advancement
|technological development
|technological solution
Synonyms
technical (Often means 'about details or methods' or 'specialized', not always focused on modern technology itself.)
|
high-tech (More informal and emphasizes very advanced or modern technology; often positive or promotional.)
Antonyms
non-technological (Describes things that do not involve or depend on technology.)
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traditional (Suggests methods or ways of doing things that do not rely much on modern technology.)
Themes
technology
|science
|business
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About technology, especially modern machines, tools, or systems, or the changes they cause in life and work.
Relating to technology, especially the design, development, or use of modern machines, devices, and systems, or the changes that result from them.
C1
FORMAL
2
műszaki
B1
Usage pattern:
technological [institution/education/sector]
He graduated from a leading technological university with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Gépészmérnöki diplomát szerzett egy vezető műszaki egyetemen.
The government plans to expand technological education to prepare students for jobs in manufacturing.
A kormány azt tervezi, hogy bővíti a műszaki képzést, hogy felkészítse a diákokat a gyártásban betölthető állásokra.
Several technological institutes have partnered with local industries to offer practical training.
The city is known for its strong technological sector and engineering schools.
Learner examples
She studies at a technological university.
Egy műszaki egyetemen tanul.
The country wants better technological education for young people.
Az ország jobb műszaki oktatást szeretne a fiatalok számára.
This technological institute works closely with big factories.
He chose a technological program instead of business studies.
Meaning
focused on applied science and industry
Collocations
technological university
|technological institute
|technological education
|technological training
|technological sector
Synonyms
technical (Very close in this context; 'technical college' is more common in everyday English than 'technological university' in some regions.)
Antonyms
liberal-arts (Describes institutions or programs focused on humanities and social sciences rather than applied sciences and industry.)
Themes
education
|science
|work
Definition
About schools, colleges, or courses that focus on practical science, engineering, and industry skills.
Relating to education, training, or institutions that specialize in applied sciences, engineering, and industrial skills.
Grammar
Dictionary form
technological
IPA
GB/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
US/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
tech - no - lo - gic - al (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: technological
Word family
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
nontechnical
adjective
nontechnological
adjective
Expressions
technological breakthrough
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl bɹˈeɪkθɹˌu/
fixed phrase
major success in new technology
A very important new discovery or development in technology that changes what is possible.
Examples
- Scientists announced a technological breakthrough in battery design.
- A real technological breakthrough is needed to make fusion power practical.
technological change
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
change caused by new technology
Big changes in how people live or work because new technology is used.
Examples
- Technological change has reshaped the job market over the last decade.
- The book explores how technological change affects family life.
technological edge
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
advantage from better technology
An advantage a person, company, or country has because they use better technology than others.
Examples
- The firm maintains a technological edge by investing heavily in research.
- Losing its technological edge could hurt the country's export industry.
technological progress
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl pɹˈɑɡɹɛs/
fixed phrase
progress due to better technology
Improvement in society, work, or life that happens because technology becomes better.
Examples
- Technological progress has made it possible to treat many diseases that were once fatal.
- Some people worry that technological progress is moving faster than our laws and ethics.
technological solution
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
solution using technology
A way to fix a problem by using some kind of technology.
Examples
- Many environmental problems will require both policy changes and technological solutions.
- They are looking for a technological solution to reduce traffic in the city center.
technological unemployment
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˌʌnɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
jobs lost to machines
A situation where people lose their jobs because machines or computers now do the work.
Examples
- Economists disagree about how serious technological unemployment will be in the future.
- Automation in factories has already led to technological unemployment in some regions.
technological advancement
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ədvˈænsmənt/
fixed phrase
new or improved technology
A new or better form of technology that allows people to do more or do something more easily.
Examples
- Recent technological advancements have reduced the cost of solar power.
- Technological advancement has made remote work possible for millions of people.
- The conference focused on technological advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Rapid technological advancement can create both new jobs and new risks.
- The country has invested heavily in technological advancement in renewable energy.
technological innovation
1/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˌɪnəvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
creation of new technology
The act of creating or bringing in new technology, or a new technology itself.
Examples
- Technological innovation has changed how we communicate.
- The country is trying to encourage technological innovation through tax breaks.
- The festival showcased the year's most exciting technological innovations.
- Start-ups are often the main source of technological innovation in the digital economy.