tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 3

noun (2)

often attributive
: technology
the triumph of tech … is far from completeNewsweek

tech

3 of 3

abbreviation

Examples of tech in a Sentence

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Noun
The scientists have so far successfully demonstrated use of the tech in mice. Alex Knapp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 However, Zada did illustrate a good point in breaking down his workflow in that using the tech to build a vision for your project can often put many filmmakers ahead of the curve. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 View Comments The tech stocks that propelled the US market in 2024 are sputtering to start this year. John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 Musk and his fake officials, the DOGE tech bros, have been rummaging through our most sensitive data without authority in violation of the law for weeks now. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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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