high technology


noun
  1. any technology requiring the most sophisticated scientific equipment and advanced engineering techniques, as microelectronics, data processing, genetic engineering, or telecommunications (opposed to low technology).

Origin of high technology

1
First recorded in 1965–70

Other words from high technology

  • high-tech·nol·o·gy, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for high technology

high technology

noun
  1. highly sophisticated, often electronic, techniques used in manufacturing and other processes

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