widespread technology
[ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd tɛkˈnɑlədʒi]
noun phrasepl: widespread technologies
tecnologia generalizada
1. Technology that is widely used, adopted, or distributed across a large population, region, or industry
Smartphones have become widespread technology in developing countries.
Smartphones se tornaram uma tecnologia generalizada em países em desenvolvimento.
2. A technological innovation that has achieved broad acceptance and implementation across multiple sectors or demographics
Cloud computing is now widespread technology in corporate environments.
A computação em nuvem é agora uma tecnologia generalizada em ambientes corporativos.
3. Technology whose adoption is extensive and pervasive rather than limited to niche markets
Social media has become widespread technology affecting global communication.
As redes sociais se tornaram uma tecnologia generalizada que afeta a comunicação global.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'widespread technology' refers to innovations that have moved beyond early adopter phases into everyday use. In Brazil, discussions of widespread technology often relate to smartphone adoption and mobile internet access as markers of digital inclusion. In the USA, the term frequently appears in policy discussions about broadband access and technological equity.
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