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Thesaurus search results for 'TECHNOLOGY': 11 results found.


ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Ability, right, or privilege to use technology. This is contingent on other conditions or attributes, including technological literacy, economic and social access to the infrastructure and equipment, and time and space in which to use it.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Very advanced or complex technological components or processes, usually used in scientific, medical, or engineering-based industries.

HOUSEHOLD TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Technological objects and processes related to the creation, manipulation, communication, and storage of information and data.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY (Search for related entries in the library)

REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Technology intended either to facilitate or prevent reproduction. The majority of reproductive technologies are used by women. Access depends heavily on social and economic privilege.

SUBSISTENCE TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Technology used as part of subsistence-based agricultural production or rural living, e.g., water pumps.

TECHNOLOGY (Search for related entries in the library)


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