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modern technology

current tech

The latest tools, devices, or systems created using recent scientific knowledge, often making life or work easier.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Modern technology allows us to communicate instantly with people around the world.technology
  • In my opinion, modern technology has made education much more accessible because students can now learn online from anywhere.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: modern technology (uncountable noun)

WrongModern technologies has improved fast.

RightModern technology has improved fast.

'Technology' is usually uncountable — no '-ies' and a singular verb.

Patternmodern technology (uncountable noun)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Contemporary technological advancements have transformed our lives.

Natural Modern technology has changed our lives.

'Contemporary technological advancements' is essay-padding; 'modern technology' is plain.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • modern technology
    modern technologyrely onadvances inthanks to

Don't confuse it

Do not confuse with 'old technology' or 'traditional technology', which refers to tools or methods from the past.

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