"gizmology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gizmo + -logy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gizmo|logy}} gizmo + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gizmology (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The study or use of complex devices. Tags: informal, uncountable

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