n. the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc.
Recent advances in medical technology have saved countless lives.

v. to use something in an effective way
Many of the library's resources are not utilized by people.

n. progress in the development or improvement of something
There have been few advances made in the treatment of this disease.

v. to cause two or more things to be together
We decided to combine both techniques.

n. a radio system that uses signals from satellites to tell you where you are and to give you directions to other places
The car comes with GPS.

adj. very modern and with all the newest features
The group is responsible for most of the cutting-edge medical technology the company creates.

phr. the power of a machine to copy intelligent human behavior
Artificial intelligence research has been going on for decades.