tech
adjective
technical.
tech
1 American
[tek]
/ tɛk /
adjective
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technical.
The engineers sat together exchanging tech talk.
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technology.
the tech industry.
noun
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a technician.
He's a tech for a film crew.
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technology.
She has a good grasp of computer tech.
tech.
2
American
abbreviation
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technic.
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technical.
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technology.
-tech
3
American
tech.
1
British
abbreviation
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technical
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technology
tech
2
British
/ tɛk /
noun
Etymology
Origin of tech1
First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening
Origin of -tech3
From tech(nology) ( def. ), by shortening
Example Sentences
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The tech giant can now review the evidence against it and submit its formal response.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
Bloomberg reported in May that OpenAI was itself considering legal action against Apple, alleging the tech giant had failed to adequately promote the ChatGPT integration.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
Even if it costs $100 billion, that price tag is only a 10th of the amount tech companies are projected to spend on building out artificial-intelligence infrastructure next year alone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
U.S. tech investors may welcome the chance to secure more direct exposure to South Korea’s second-biggest company, ranking behind only Samsung Electronics.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026
It's tech stolen from the Colonies, Dad once said, although of course the Republic would never tell you that.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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