technology
/tekˈnɒlədʒi/noun
उच्चारण टेक्नॉलजी
प्रौद्योगिकी, तकनीक, तकनीकी ज्ञान और उपकरण
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scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines; the machines and equipment developed from such knowledge
प्रौद्योगिकी, तकनीक, तकनीकी ज्ञान और उपकरण
- Mobile technology has changed village life.
- the latest technology for rainwater harvesting
- information technology
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- The school uses new technology to teach science.
- Farmers are using solar technology to run pumps.
- India has grown fast in information technology.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
technology (uncountable): general use
As a general noun, technology is uncountable. We say 'modern technology', not 'modern technologies', unless specific types are meant.
सामान्य अर्थ में 'technology' uncountable है; हम 'modern technology' कहते हैं, जब तक अलग-अलग प्रकार न बताने हों।
- Technology has changed the way we study.
- Farmers now use technology to save water.
a technology (countable): specific type
When we mean a particular system or method, it can be countable: a new technology, green technologies.
जब किसी विशेष प्रणाली या तरीक़े की बात हो, तब यह countable हो सकता है: a new technology, green technologies।
- Solar power is a clean technology.
- Several new technologies are used in metro rail.
technology + of / for / in
Use of for the field (the technology of printing), for for the purpose, and in for the area where it is used.
क्षेत्र के लिए 'of', उद्देश्य के लिए 'for' और जहाँ प्रयोग हो उसके लिए 'in' आता है।
- The technology for desalinating water is expensive.
- There is rapid progress in medical technology.
technology + noun / compound forms
Technology often works as a modifier: technology park, information technology, technology transfer.
'Technology' प्रायः modifier की तरह आता है: technology park, information technology, technology transfer।
- Bengaluru is known for its technology companies.
- India needs technology transfer in defence.
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adjective + technology
modernadvanceddigitalcleancutting-edge
- The airport uses cutting-edge technology for security.
verb + technology
developuseadopttransferdepend on
- Many small shops have adopted digital payment technology.
noun + technology
informationspacemedicalagriculturalcommunication
- She works in information technology at a Pune firm.
technology + noun
parkcompanysectorgapexpert
- A technology park was opened near the city.
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- Mobile technology has reached even remote villages.
मोबाइल तकनीक दूरदराज़ के गाँवों तक भी पहुँच चुकी है।
- ISRO has developed its own launch technology.
ISRO ने अपनी प्रक्षेपण तकनीक स्वयं विकसित की है।
- Radhika is studying biotechnology at an institute of technology.
राधिका प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान में जैव-प्रौद्योगिकी का अध्ययन कर रही है।
- Technology cannot replace a good teacher.
तकनीक किसी अच्छे अध्यापक की जगह नहीं ले सकती।
- New technologies have created many jobs and removed a few.
नई तकनीकों ने कई नौकरियाँ पैदा की हैं और कुछ समाप्त भी की हैं।
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✗ Many technology are used in metro rail.
✓ Many technologies are used in metro rail.
When specific types are meant, technology is countable and needs the plural after many.
जब अलग-अलग प्रकार की तकनीकों की बात हो, तब 'technology' countable होता है और 'many' के बाद plural आता है।
✗ He has a good technology of computers.
✓ He has a good knowledge of computers.
Technology is not a skill or knowledge; use knowledge.
'Technology' जानकारी या कौशल नहीं है; यहाँ 'knowledge' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ Computer technology are improving fast.
✓ Computer technology is improving fast.
Technology is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
'Technology' uncountable है और singular verb लेता है।
◇Word family
AaSpelling
tech·nol·o·gy
With ch (pronounced /k/) and -ology (not 'techonology' or 'technolgy').
ch (ध्वनि /k/) और अंत में -ology ('techonology' या 'technolgy' गलत है)।
?Which word?
technology, technique and technical
Technology is applied science and its machines: 'solar technology'. A technique is a particular way of doing something skilfully: 'a technique for memorizing words'. Technical means connected with the practical use of machines or with a specialized subject: 'technical education', 'technical terms'.
Technology व्यावहारिक विज्ञान और उसकी मशीनें हैं, जैसे 'solar technology'। Technique कोई काम कुशलता से करने का विशेष तरीका है, जैसे 'a technique for memorizing words'। Technical का अर्थ 'मशीनों के व्यावहारिक प्रयोग या विशेष विषय से जुड़ा' है, जैसे 'technical education', 'technical terms'।
The technology/technique/technical set is a sentence-improvement item.
Sentence improvement में technology, technique और technical का सेट पूछा जाता है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
The application of science to practical purposes.
'विज्ञान का व्यावहारिक उपयोग' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।
General knowledge
The IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology); the Department of Science and Technology.
IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) भारत के प्रमुख इंजीनियरिंग संस्थान हैं, और Department of Science and Technology (विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग) सरकार का वह विभाग है जो वैज्ञानिक शोध को बढ़ावा देता है।