technological adoption

[tek-nuh-LAH-jik-uhl uh-DAP-shuhn]
nounfemininepl: adoções tecnológicas
adoção tecnológica
1. The process of incorporating new technology into an organization, community, or individual's daily practices and workflows
The company's technological adoption of cloud computing improved efficiency by 40%.
A adoção tecnológica de computação em nuvem pela empresa melhorou a eficiência em 40%.
2. The acceptance and integration of innovations by users or organizations over time
Rapid technological adoption of smartphones transformed global communication.
A rápida adoção tecnológica de smartphones transformou a comunicação global.
3. The stage at which a new technology becomes widely used in a given market or society
The technological adoption rate for electric vehicles is increasing in developed nations.
A taxa de adoção tecnológica de veículos elétricos está aumentando nas nações desenvolvidas.
In Brazil, technological adoption is a significant topic in business and government policy discussions, particularly regarding digital inclusion and industrial modernization. The term is frequently used in startups, corporate transformation initiatives, and policy discussions about bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas. In Portugal, similar discussions occur around EU digital agenda compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
technology adoptiondigital adoptiontechnology implementationinnovation adoptionuptake
Antonyms / Antônimos
technological resistancerejection of technologydigital avoidancetechnological obsolescence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adoção tecnológica
Standard term used in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
adoção de tecnologia
Slightly more common variant in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
adoção tecnológica
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
adopção tecnológica
Uses older spelling 'adopção'; same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

digital transformationinnovationimplementationintegrationuser acceptancechange managementdiffusion of innovations

Related Idioms & Phrases

early adoption
mass adoption
adoption curve
technology lag
digital divide
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