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
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 The Nasdaq 100 is a tech-heavy index and often includes companies with high growth prospects. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 The tech-preview status of the MCP governance features across several of these products is a reminder that the security story is still maturing, even as the agents are already in production. Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 And those who staff Cuban’s ventures beyond his tech companies are getting in on the winnings, too. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 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 7 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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