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—low-technology, adj.any technology utilizing equipment and production techniques that are relatively unsophisticated (opposed to high technology).[1970-75]
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low technology — UK US noun [U] ► PRODUCTION machines, equipment, and methods that are not the most advanced: »Lightbulbs today are regarded as pretty low technology. → Compare HIGH TECHNOLOGY(Cf. ↑high technology) low technology adjective ► » … Financial and business terms
low-technology — UK US noun [U] ► PRODUCTION machines, equipment, and methods that are not the most advanced: »Lightbulbs today are regarded as pretty low technology. → Compare HIGH TECHNOLOGY(Cf. ↑high technology) low technology adjective ► » … Financial and business terms
low technology — low technology, adj. any technology utilizing equipment and production techniques that are relatively unsophisticated (opposed to high technology). [1970 75] … Useful english dictionary
Low-technology — The term low technology is a description of those crafts and tools whose inception (typically) predates the Industrial Revolution.A test for low technology may be that it can be practiced or fabricated with a minimum of Capital investment by an… … Wikipedia
low-technology — See low technology. * * * … Universalium
low technology — low′ technol′ogy n. cvb technology utilizing equipment and production techniques that are relatively unsophisticated. Compare high technology • Etymology: 1970–75 low′ technol′ogy, adj … From formal English to slang
low technology — n. simple technology, technological development or equipment that is less advanced … English contemporary dictionary
low technology — noun less advanced technological development or equipment … English new terms dictionary
low-tech — or low technology [lō′tek′] adj. 1. not involving specialized, complex technology: in full low technology ☆ 2. of or having to do with businesses, systems, etc. using such technology … English World dictionary
low tech — low technology or low tech noun Simple, unsophisticated technology used in the production of basic commodities (also (with hyphen or loˈ tech) adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑low … Useful english dictionary
