technological breakthrough

UK: /ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l ˈbreɪkˌθruː/

Definition

Definition of technological breakthrough - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologymajor new advance in tools or methods based on modern science

The smartphone was a technological breakthrough that changed how people communicate.
The first practical laser was a technological breakthrough in optics.
Researchers hailed the new battery design as a technological breakthrough for electric cars.

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Expressions with technological

technological age

time period when technology is very important in life

We are living in a technological age.

technological revolution

major change in technology affecting society

The technological revolution transformed communication worldwide.

technological assistance

help given using modern tools machines or technical knowledge for practical tasks

The company offers technological assistance to customers installing the new software.

technological progress

development of better tools machines or methods using new scientific knowledge

Technological progress has changed how people communicate and work every day.

technological gap

difference in development of tools or methods between people groups or regions

The report highlighted a growing technological gap between rich and poor countries.

technological unemployment

job loss due to technological advances

Technological unemployment is rising with the advent of AI.

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 technology

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

Solar paint could become a breakthrough technology for clean energy.

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.

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.

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French:percée technologique, ...
German:technologischer Durchbruch, ...
Italian:svolta tecnologica, ...
Spanish:avance tecnológico, ...
Portuguese:avanço tecnológico, ...
Chinese:技术突破, ...
Japanese:技術的なブレイクスルー, ...
Arabic:اخْتِرَاق تِكْنُولُوجِي, ...
Hebrew:פְּרִיצַת דֶּרֶךְ טֶכְנוֹלוֹגִית, ...
Russian:технологический прорыв, ...
Ukrainian:технологічний прорив, ...
Hindi:प्रौद्योगिकीय सफलता, ...
Bengali:প্রযুক্তিগত যুগান্তকারী অগ্রগতি, ...
Catalan:avenç tecnològic, ...
Czech:technologický průlom, ...
Danish:teknologisk gennembrud, ...
Dutch:technologische doorbraak, ...
Greek:τεχνολογικό άλμα, ...
Hungarian:technológiai áttörés, ...
Khmer:របកគំហើញបច្ចេកវិទ្យាដ៏សំខាន់, ...
Korean:기술적 돌파구, ...
Persian:جهش فناوری, ...
Polish:przełom technologiczny, ...
Portuguese (BR):avanço tecnológico, ...
Romanian:descoperire tehnologică, ...
Swedish:tekniskt genombrott, ...
Thai:ความก้าวหน้าทางเทคโนโลยีครั้งสำคัญ, ...
Turkish:teknolojik atılım, ...
Vietnamese:bước đột phá công nghệ, ...

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