Goliath of technology
- noun
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gigante de la tecnología
- Regulators are assessing whether certain Goliath of technology companies are stifling competition.
Examples
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As a startup, it's hard to compete with a Goliath of technology like Microsoft.
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Google is often referred to as a Goliath of technology.
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Apple and Google are considered the Goliath of technology in today's digital world.
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Many startups struggle to compete with the Goliath of technology like Amazon.
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Apple and Google are considered the Goliath of technology in today's digital world.
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As a startup, it's hard to compete with a Goliath of technology like Microsoft.
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Many startups struggle to compete with the Goliath of technology Amazon.
Synonyms
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3.4
A very large and powerful company or organization
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7.8
A very large and powerful thing, person, or group
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7.4
A very large and powerful person or company that beats others easily
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8.2
A very large and powerful company or group that dominates its field
A very large company, organization, or person that dominates an industry
A person or group much more powerful than others in an area
How Dominant
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3.4
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3.8
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3.8
- Specialized
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7.0
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3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
goliath + of + technology
The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'Goliath' (a very large or overpowering entity) combined with 'of technology' specifies the domain, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a dominant tech company. The metaphorical use of 'Goliath' as 'giant/powerful' is common cross-linguistically, making the composition predictable rather than idiomatic.
Etymology
Goliath of technology uses Goliath, the giant from a Bible story, and technology, meaning the tech world, as a picture of great size and power. So, it means a tech company that is 'very large' or 'dominant' in its field.