tech
adjective
technical.
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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.
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British
abbreviation
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technical
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technology
tech
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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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In February I was in India for a global AI Summit, where host Prime Minister Narendra Modi orchestrated the world's tech leaders to hold hands on-stage.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
With investor protection a bit lower, Evercore said they’re now recommeding “tapping the brakes” on low defensive stocks — such as strongly performing tech names.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
U.S. stock futures were unmoved by the president’s statement, with major indexes trading flat premarket after tech stocks faltered in Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Several big tech firms, most of which are spending huge sums on building tools and infrastructure for AI technology, have made major job cuts this year.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Eventually, Parker purchased his eighth company, a large tech firm.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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