tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtek How to pronounce tech (audio)
: 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

1
technical; technically
2
technological

Examples of tech in a Sentence

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Noun
The tech giant gave a preliminary look at its performance for the second quarter, and the numbers were strong. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 And there's a novelty to its function that's likely to have kids, as well as less tech-savvy family members, getting involved. — New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Most of the losses were attributable to heavy selling in chip stocks and tech companies after shares of Samsung plunged 7% overnight. — Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 7 July 2026 An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 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

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The first known use of tech was in 1942

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tech

1 of 2 noun
ˈtek How to pronounce tech (audio)
: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun
: technology

Medical Definition

tech

abbreviation
technician

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