tech

¹

[tek]

adjective

1. technical.

   The engineers sat together exchanging tech talk.

2. technology.

   the tech industry.

noun

1. a technician.

   He's a tech for a film crew.

2. technology.

   She has a good grasp of computer tech.

tech.

²

abbreviation

1. technic.

2. technical.

3. technology.

-tech

³

1. a combining form meaning “digital technology,” occurring as the final element in compound words and coinages that refer to digital technological innovations applied in an established industry.

   fintech;

   legaltech;

   insurtech.

tech.

¹

abbreviation

1. technical

2. technology

tech

²

/ tɛk /

noun

1. informal,  short for technical college

Word History and Origins

Origin of tech¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Origin of tech²

From tech(nology) ( def. ), by shortening

Example Sentences

Even as the tech comes ever closer to real world applications, however, Dr Jordan is still captivated by its sci-fi origins.

From BBC

Google said it plans to lay off dozens of workers at its Sunnyvale offices, following job reductions at other large tech firms.

From Los Angeles Times

The tech giant told the BBC it had removed ICEBlock from its App Store after law enforcement made it aware of "safety risks" associated with it and "similar apps".

From BBC

Global Witness is a campaign group which usually investigates how big tech affects discussions about human rights, democracy and climate change.

From BBC

The milestone further cements Musk's status as the world's richest person, well ahead of rivals in the global tech sector.

From BBC