tech-savvy

American  

[tek-sav-ee] / ˈtɛkˌsæv i /

Or tech savvy

adjective

1. 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.

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noun

1. 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

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Example Sentences

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tech-savvy

Earlier this year, tech-savvy power users bought Mac Minis en masse to run agents locally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Prof Yasushi Ogasawara, an expert on Japan's social system and technology at Meiji University, says there aren't enough tech-savvy people in the workforce.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Some now speculate tech-savvy children may use them to get around social media blocks.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

Young doctors have more up-to-date knowledge, are more tech-savvy and will be around to take care of you longer.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

"If the dancers are not tech-savvy, there will be a lot of re-takes," he said.

From Barron's

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