1 a : the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering 2 <medical technology> b : a capability given by the practical application of knowledge <a car’s fuel-saving technology>
2 : a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge <new technologies for information storage>
3 : the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor <educational technology>

Etymology: Greek technologia systematic treatment of an art, from technē art, skill + -o- + -logia -logy

Date: 1859

Technology (businessdictionary.com)

Purposeful application of information in the design, production, and utilization of goods and services, and in the organization of human activities. Technology is generally divided into five categories (1) Tangible: blueprints, models, operating manuals, prototypes. (2) Intangible: consultancy, problem solving, and training methods. (3) High: entirely or almost entirely automated and ‘intelligent’ technology which manipulates ever finer matter and ever powerful forces. (4) Intermediate: semi-automated ‘partially intelligent’ technology that manipulates refined matter and medium level forces. (5) Low: labor intensive ‘dumb’ technology that manipulates only coarse or gross matter and weaker forces. 

1. the methods of application of an art or science as opposed to mere knowledge of the science or art itself.  
2. the whole body of the science. Abbr. Tech. (Blue Book/Admin Dictionary)