technological gap

UK: ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ɡæp

Definition

Definition of technological gap - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

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

TECH.

The report highlighted a growing technological gap between rich and poor countries.
The technological gap between urban and rural schools widened during the pandemic.
Government grants aim to close the technological gap in healthcare facilities.

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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 breakthrough

major new advance in tools or methods based on modern science

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

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 unemployment

job loss due to technological advances

Technological unemployment is rising with the advent of AI.

Expressions with gap

credibility gap

mismatch between what is said and what actually happens, causing doubt

The scandal created a credibility gap between the mayor’s words and deeds.

fill the gap

to provide something that's missing

The new product will fill the gap in the market.

bridge a gap

make a connection where there is a difference

The new policy aims to bridge a gap between the rich and the poor.

bridge the gap

reduce differences between people or groups

Efforts were made to bridge the gap between the communities.

close the gap

reduce the difference or distance

The new policy aims to close the gap between rich and poor.

plug the gap

provide something needed to make up for a deficiency

The new employee was hired to plug the gap in the team.

close a gap

reduce or eliminate a difference or disparity

The new policy aims to close a gap in income inequality.

stop a gap

fill a temporary need or vacancy

He was hired to stop a gap until a permanent manager was found.

age gap

difference in ages between people

There is a ten-year age gap between them.

communication gap

lack of understanding between people

There was a communication gap between the manager and the team.

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French:fossé technologique, ...
German:technologische Kluft, ...
Italian:divario tecnologico, ...
Spanish:brecha tecnológica, ...
Portuguese:fosso tecnológico, ...
Chinese:技术差距, ...
Japanese:技術格差, ...
Arabic:الفَجْوَة التِّقْنِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:פַּעַר טֶכְנוֹלוֹגִי, ...
Russian:технологический разрыв, ...
Ukrainian:технологічний розрив, ...
Hindi:प्रौद्योगिकीय अंतर, ...
Bengali:প্রযুক্তিগত ব্যবধান, ...
Catalan:bretxa tecnològica, ...
Czech:technologická propast, ...
Danish:teknologisk kløft, ...
Dutch:technologische kloof, ...
Greek:τεχνολογικό χάσμα, ...
Hungarian:technológiai szakadék, ...
Khmer:គម្លាតបច្ចេកវិទ្យា, ...
Korean:기술 격차, ...
Persian:شکاف فناوری, ...
Polish:luka technologiczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):lacuna tecnológica, ...
Romanian:decalaj tehnologic, ...
Swedish:teknologiskt gap, ...
Thai:ช่องว่างทางเทคโนโลยี, ...
Turkish:teknolojik uçurum, ...
Vietnamese:khoảng cách công nghệ, ...

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