: technologically simple or unsophisticated
low-tech industries

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Few places are this low-tech defense against a high-tech threat more vital than Kostiantynivka, one of three frontline towns where Ukrainian forces are increasingly at risk of encirclement by a Russian summer offensive, rapidly turning incremental gains into a strategic advantage. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 These low-tech methods are especially helpful for quick cleanups or in hard-to-reach areas. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 The master of cutting-edge special effects and his low-tech solution. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 July 2025 Finally, map for redundancy and keep at least one low-tech or offline option available. Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-tech

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First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low-tech was in 1967

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“Low-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-tech. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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