breakthrough technology

/ˈbreɪkθruː tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/

breakthrough technologies

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Definition of breakthrough technology - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

innovationnew kind of tool or method that changes what people can achieve

Solar paint could become a breakthrough technology for clean energy.
Many investors are searching for the next breakthrough technology in biotech.
This breakthrough technology could drastically reduce manufacturing costs worldwide.

contemplate

ponder

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Expressions with breakthrough

make a breakthrough

overcome a major obstacle or challenge

She made a breakthrough in her career after years of hard work.

breakthrough moment

sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development

The scientist's breakthrough moment led to a new cancer treatment.

experience a breakthrough

achieve a significant and sudden success

After years of research, they experienced a breakthrough in cancer treatment.

technological breakthrough

major new advance in tools or methods based on modern science

The smartphone was a technological breakthrough that changed how people communicate.

breakthrough performance

outstanding achievement that surpasses previous efforts

Her breakthrough performance in the film earned her an award.

breakthrough bleeding

intermenstrual bleeding often linked to hormonal contraceptives

She experienced breakthrough bleeding while on the new pill.

Expressions with technology

cutting-edge technology

most advanced and newest technology available now

This company always uses cutting-edge technology in its products.

leading-edge technology

most advanced and innovative technology available now

This company invests heavily in leading-edge technology.

bleeding-edge technology

very new, advanced tools or systems, not yet proven in practice

The lab showed a bleeding-edge technology that still failed outside testing.

technology tree

hierarchical representation of researchable technologies in games

In the game, mastering the technology tree is essential.

at the cutting edge of technology

adj.

leading in technological innovation and advancement

This smartphone is at the cutting edge of technology.

the relentless march of technology

continuous progress of technology affecting society

The relentless march of technology shapes our daily lives.

new technology

modern devices, systems, tools or methods with novel features

Schools adopted new technology to improve lessons.

core technology

main system or method that makes something work

Core technology drives the success of many modern companies.

green technology

technology designed to protect nature by reducing pollution or saving resources

The company invests heavily in green technology for cleaner energy production.

innovative technology

new tools or systems that use fresh ideas to solve problems better

The company invests heavily in innovative technology to stay ahead of competitors.

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French:technologie de rupture, ...
German:bahnbrechende Technologie, ...
Italian:tecnologia rivoluzionaria, ...
Spanish:tecnología revolucionaria, ...
Portuguese:tecnologia revolucionária, ...
Chinese:突破性技术, ...
Japanese:画期的な技術, ...
Arabic:تِقنية اختِراقيّة, ...
Hebrew:טֶכְנוֹלוֹגְיָה פּוֹרֶצֶת דֶּרֶךְ, ...
Russian:прорывная технология, ...
Ukrainian:проривна технологія, ...
Hindi:ब्रेकथ्रू टेक्नोलॉजी, ...
Bengali:বিপ্লবাত্মক প্রযুক্তি, ...
Catalan:tecnologia revolucionària, ...
Czech:průlomová technologie, ...
Danish:gennembrudsteknologi, ...
Dutch:doorbraaktechnologie, ...
Greek:πρωτοποριακή τεχνολογία, ...
Hungarian:áttörést hozó technológia, ...
Khmer:បច្ចេកវិទ្យាបំបែកកំណត់ត្រា, ...
Korean:혁신 기술, ...
Persian:فناوری تحول‌آفرین, ...
Polish:przełomowa technologia, ...
Portuguese (BR):tecnologia revolucionária, ...
Romanian:tehnologie revoluționară, ...
Swedish:genombrottsteknik, ...
Thai:เทคโนโลยีก้าวกระโดด, ...
Turkish:çığır açan teknoloji, ...
Vietnamese:công nghệ đột phá, ...

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