technological
gb/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ us/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 6500
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
relating to technology or its use
About technology, especially modern machines, tools, or systems, or the changes they cause in life and work.
Padrão de uso:
technological [noun]
Erro comum:
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'.
Sinónimos
technical (Often means 'about details or methods' or 'specialized', not always focused on modern technology itself.)
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high-tech (More informal and emphasizes very advanced or modern technology; often positive or promotional.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
technological change
|technological progress
|technological innovation
|technological advancement
|technological development
|technological solution
Temas
technology
|science
|business
|society
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The company is investing heavily in technological innovation to stay ahead of its competitors.
- Rapid technological change has transformed how we communicate and work.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Technological progress has changed our daily lives.
- The country needs more technological development in healthcare.
- 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.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
focused on applied science and industry
About schools, colleges, or courses that focus on practical science, engineering, and industry skills.
Padrão de uso:
technological [institution/education/sector]
Sinónimos
technical (Very close in this context; 'technical college' is more common in everyday English than 'technological university' in some regions.)
Antónimos
liberal-arts (Describes institutions or programs focused on humanities and social sciences rather than applied sciences and industry.)
Colocações
technological university
|technological institute
|technological education
|technological training
|technological sector
Temas
education
|science
|work
Exemplos
- He graduated from a leading technological university with a degree in mechanical engineering.
- The government plans to expand technological education to prepare students for jobs in manufacturing.
- Several technological institutes have partnered with local industries to offer practical training.
- The city is known for its strong technological sector and engineering schools.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She studies at a technological university.
- The country wants better technological education for young people.
- This technological institute works closely with big factories.
- He chose a technological program instead of business studies.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
technological
IPA
GB/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
US/tˌɛknəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Sílabas e acento
tech - no - lo - gic - al (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: technological
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
nontechnical
adjective
nontechnological
adjective
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.