tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 3

noun (2)

often attributive
: technology
the triumph of tech … is far from completeNewsweek

tech

3 of 3

abbreviation

Examples of tech in a Sentence

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Noun
Musk hyped up Dogecoin, a meme cryptocurrency often associated with the tech billionaire, on X in the hours surrounding Trump's statement. Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 OpenAI has faced increasing competition from startups like Anthropic and tech giants like Google. Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 Harkening back to a more stylish era of exploration, their apparel is also wildly capable and sneakily features modern tech. Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 Data indicates that many are married professionals working in tech, medicine, academia, and business—key sectors vital to Israel’s economy. Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of tech was in 1942

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“Tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tech. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

tech

1 of 2 noun
: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun

Medical Definition

tech

abbreviation

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