purposeful technology

noun

UK /ˈpɜːpəsfʊl tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/

US /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/

Purposeful technology is a tool or machine that people use to do a special job.

The school uses purposeful technology, like tablets for reading, to help kids learn.

SYNONYMS

useful tool helpful device goal-driven technology intentional tool

RELATED WORDS

innovation device learning tool engineering design

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Technology designed with a clear, specific aim in mind.

The engineers built purposeful technology to clean dirty water.

3. Using digital tools in a careful way to reach a goal.

Her purposeful technology helped the team finish the project faster.

4. A gadget made to solve one real problem.

The robot vacuum is purposeful technology for keeping floors clean.