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Do you believe this is right English usage?Rare problem: 'What a technology!' (just this only as I ask you) Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Sorry-- what's the question?

Julielai · Answer

That's an interesting use of polls, anon.

Here's the question:

Does this sound right? Uncertain with the rare problem...
Rare problem: 'What a technology!'

Pieanne · Answer

And what a question!

Philip · Answer

I would say "what technology" as opposed to "what a technological breakthrough". Technology is not a countable noun....at least not in my book.

CalifJim · Answer

Try Google. You'll find such goodies as

GIS is a technology that manages, analyzes, and disseminates geographic knowledge.
Doesn't that sound like an interesting new technology? It sounds like a great technology to me.
One might almost whistle in admiration and say "What a technology!"

I think "technology" is countable for a lot of people.
CJ

Pieanne · Answer

Well, there are several kinds of technologies, I guess... It's countable for me, given the suitable context.

Anonymous52111 · Answer

Thank you for correcting my question, Julielai. Also, thank you for your explanations - others.

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