tech-savvy

American

[tek-sav-ee] / ˈtɛkˌsæv i /

Or tech savvy

adjective

having much knowledge of or skill with current technology, especially digital technology.

You don't have to be a very tech-savvy teacher to use these online resources in your classroom.

noun

Usually tech savvy knowledge of or skill with current technology, especially digital technology.

If I can learn the software this quickly, with my limited tech savvy, then hopefully others can as well.
There’s a group called Teen Tech Volunteers who use their tech-savvy to assist adults with basic computer usage.

Etymology

Origin of tech-savvy

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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"Tech savvy customers here require that you're very local in terms of intelligence, connectivity and autonomous driving," one of the sources said.

From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2021

Tech savvy, sure, but I’d prefer him to be known for doing his job.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2018

Tech savvy: Technology changed rapidly in the early to mid-1990s while Niccol attended Ohio's Miami University.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2015

Tech savvy and youth-focused, Paul is expected to be an Internet juggernaut his competitors will be forced to chase.

From US News • Apr. 7, 2015

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