tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 3

noun (2)

: technology
The triumph of tech … is far from complete …Newsweek

tech

3 of 3

abbreviation

Examples of tech in a Sentence

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Noun
China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Major tech companies, including Block, Amazon, and Google, are drastically cutting middle management, often citing AI and a shift to flatter organizational structures. Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 As cars become more tech-centric, the future of auto maintenance and repairs could be remote. Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tech

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tech was in 1942

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“Tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tech. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

tech

1 of 2 noun
: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun

Medical Definition

tech

abbreviation

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