technology

Technology is, in general, the use of scientific or other systematic knowledge to achieve practical goals, usually by creating tools, machines, methods, or systems that solve problems or perform tasks.merriam-webster+3

In its most common dictionary sense, technology is the practical application of scientific knowledge, especially in industry, such as in medical technology, information technology, or manufacturing technology. The word can also refer to the actual tools and equipment that result from this application, like computers, smartphones, or industrial robots.

More broadly in science and STS literature, technology is understood as the entire set of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or in providing services, together with the knowledge and organizational systems that support them.britannica+5