high technology

noun

: scientific technology involving the production or use of advanced or sophisticated devices especially in the fields of electronics and computers

Examples of high technology in a Sentence

This region has become a center of high technology.
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Yet, in many low- and middle-income countries, accurate weather forecasts remain out of reach, limited by the high technology costs and infrastructure demands of traditional forecasting models. Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025 Here, there's bespoke treatments that are tailored to each person's skin type and goals, combining age-old techniques with high technology for the very best of both worlds. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 President Donald Trump has called for more chips and high technology to be manufactured in the U.S. The government's stake would help fund factories that Intel is currently building in Ohio, according to the report. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025 In 25 years in high technology, no one ever asked me for my autograph. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for high technology

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high technology was in 1964

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“High technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20technology. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

high technology

noun
: technology involving complex devices (as electronics or computers)
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