The program follows the MIT motto of Mens et Manus — Mind and Hand — the belief that academic development of new knowledge must be paired with the practical application of that knowledge.
The steady capital accumulation of the preceding centuries was invested in the practical application of technical knowledge during the Industrial Revolution.
And so the official definition of a technology is the practical application of scientific knowledge.
Medieval scholastics pushed further toward the idea of the "practical application" of theoretical knowledge.
The "hand" aspect is concerned with the practical application of the knowledge gained, which ensures that students build their understanding on a sound experiential base.
A day field work was organized for practical application of acquired knowledge.
In this regard, certain steps have already been made toward the practical application of this knowledge in modern medicine.
McCarty said that by relying so heavily on foreign partners for their engineering, Boeing devalues the so-called tribal knowledge that facilitates practical application of complicated, academic engineering concepts that eventually produce a new plane.
While the word "technology" generally brings to mind gadgets with chips and screens, a quick search for definitions of technology comes up with "the practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area" and "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge". These definitions allow us to think about technology differently.
"Technology", as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is the practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area, and a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge.
Indeed, at its core, 'technology' is the practical application of knowledge to achieve a particular objective and it often will evolve over time.
