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
Deadline’s ranking of the top 10 AI stories of the year spans the financial, creative and tech sectors and covers everything from talent disruptions to dealmaking, corporate battles to union strategies. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026 Then there is the steady stream of profiles on tech billionaires joylessly devoting themselves to maximizing their lifespan. CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 This means better prices and better tech for all of us. Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026 The nation also has a history of heavy investment in infrastructure tech, and is strongly incentivised to reduce operational costs. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 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 Jan. 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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