in technology
Field or industry
Use in technology for jobs, study, or developments in the sector.
They have careers in technology and engineering.
Of, in, with, on or to technology?
Different prepositions with technology have different meanings. In technology is common for the field, with technology for tools, on technology for topics, and to technology for direction or reaction.
Quick answer
Which preposition should you choose?
Use in technology for the field or industry, with technology for using technological tools, on technology for discussions or research topics, to technology for movement or response, and of technology after another noun such as the impact of technology.
She works in technology.
Children learn with technology every day.
He gave a presentation on technology in schools.
The impact of technology is worldwide.
Children learn with technology every day.
He gave a presentation on technology in schools.
The impact of technology is worldwide.
Choose the pattern by meaning
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
with technology
Using technological tools
Use with when technology is the instrument or companion.
Students can experiment with technology in the lab.
on technology
Topic of discussion or research
Use on with books, talks, courses, and reports.
She wrote a paper on technology and education.
of technology
Technology as the subject
Use of after another noun such as impact, future, or history.
The rapid growth of technology affects every industry.
to technology
Direction, access, or reaction
Use to when something moves toward technology or responds to it.
Many schools are adapting to technology in the classroom.
See the difference in context
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Construction
Example
Meaning
in technology
She studied in technology management.
Connected to the field or industry.
with technology
Doctors work with technology every day.
Using technology as a tool.
on technology
The lecture on technology was popular.
Technology is the topic.
of technology
The history of technology is fascinating.
Technology is the subject of another noun.
to technology
Older systems must adapt to technology changes.
Movement, adaptation, or response toward technology.
Common mistakes
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Using in for tools
Use with when technology is the instrument being used.
✕ Students learn in technology. ✓ Students learn with technology.Using on for industries
Use in technology for careers or sectors.
✕ He works on technology. ✓ He works in technology.Using of technology without a head noun
Of technology usually follows another noun.
✕ The company invests of technology. ✓ The company invests in technology.Quick practice
Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
1. She has worked ___ technology for a decade.
2. The team experimented ___ technology in the classroom.
3. We attended a conference ___ technology and health.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in technology and with technology?
In technology refers to the field or industry. With technology refers to using technological tools.
When do I use on technology?
Use it for topics of lectures, books, articles, or discussions.
Is adapt to technology correct?
Yes. To is common after adapt when describing change or adjustment.
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