Technology

Technology is a collective term for any man-made tool or tools that serve a purpose in solving a dilemma or problem.

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines technology as "the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area", or "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge".[1]

Technological Development has preceded throughout history with one invention building upon others.

Some modern examples of technological innovations are:

* Computers
* Cell phones

## Contents

* 1 Etymology
* 2 References
* 3 See also
* 4 External links

## Etymology[edit]

Technology springs from the Greek root word tekne meaning child. It refers to the remarkable speed and ease with which a child can master a craft or trade which the child's parent, as an adult, may have spent 20 years in an apprenticeship to learn.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

## See also[edit]

* Stealth technology
* Health Information Technology
* Fictional technology

## External links[edit]

* Car of the future Bayer MaterialScience
* Technology Encyclopædia Britannica.
* History of Technology Encyclopædia Britannica.