"appropriate technology" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Rhymes: -ɒlədʒi Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} appropriate technology
  1. The use of technology that is small-scale, affordable by locals, decentralized, labor-intensive, energy-efficient, environmentally sound, and locally autonomous. Wikipedia link: appropriate technology Synonyms: AT
    Sense id: en-appropriate_technology-en-noun-laQ-FbRr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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