tech

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noun (1)

ˈtek How to pronounce tech (audio)
: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 3

noun (2)

: technology
The triumph of tech … is far from complete …—Newsweek

tech

3 of 3

abbreviation

1
technical; technically
2
technological

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Noun
Meanwhile, for those of us steeped in the tech field, there is quite a bit of head scratching going on. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The sticky wicket, which has been the stickiest for AI-tech megacaps, is investor angst around capital expenditures and a sluggish pace of return that could send the stock on a nosedive. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Bulgari bathroom amenities, and hi-tech touches do not detract from the old-world charm of the warm wood paneling, soft silk wallpaper, and original oil paintings found throughout the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Huawei will supply the HarmonyOS, assisted autonomous driving system and LiDAR tech. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tech

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tech was in 1942

Phrases Containing tech

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“Tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tech. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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tech

1 of 2 noun
ˈtek How to pronounce tech (audio)
: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun
: technology

Medical Definition

tech

abbreviation
technician

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