tech

¹ American  

[tek] / tɛk /

adjective

1. technical.

   The engineers sat together exchanging tech talk.

2. technology.

   the tech industry.

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noun

1. a technician.

   He's a tech for a film crew.

2. technology.

   She has a good grasp of computer tech.

tech. ² American  

abbreviation

1. technic.

2. technical.

3. technology.

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-tech ³ American  

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.

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tech. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. technical

2. technology

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tech ² British  

/ tɛk /

noun

1. informal short for technical college

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Etymology

Origin of tech¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Origin of -tech³

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

Example Sentences

Oracle is one of the largest tech companies in the world and it offers software and cloud computing infrastructure to other companies.

From BBC

The Magnificent Seven tech index is nearly 17% below its October highs, trading at a 5% premium to the S&P 500.

From Barron's

Analysts at the investment bank recently laid out their 12 most “high-conviction” picks within the tech, media and telecommunications sectors.

From MarketWatch

ARK’s Cathie Wood, one of the most bullish names in tech, said Tuesday that the move will help with the “democratization” of venture capital.

From MarketWatch

What’s the smartest way to use artificial intelligence to lower costs and be more productive — and is the tech’s promise living up to the hype?

From MarketWatch