tech
adjective
technical.
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tech
1 American
[tek]
/ tɛk /
adjective
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technical.
The engineers sat together exchanging tech talk.
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technology.
the tech industry.
noun
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a technician.
He's a tech for a film crew.
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technology.
She has a good grasp of computer tech.
tech.
2
American
abbreviation
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technic.
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technical.
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technology.
-tech
3
American
tech.
1
British
abbreviation
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technical
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technology
tech
2
British
/ tɛk /
noun
Etymology
Origin of tech1
First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening
Origin of -tech3
From tech(nology) ( def. ), by shortening
Example Sentences
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President Trump asked Lutnick, a consigliere on tariffs and tech exports, to help lead the government’s response.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge told the same programme there was a problem with making laws on tech because it moves so fast and legislation does not tend to keep up.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
“Overall, SpaceX going public is an important watershed moment for the broader tech sector in our view as this AI Revolution and data takes this next step forward,” Ives said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026
But CEO Wendell Weeks is wary of overcommitting to bullish tech companies who may not need as much manufacturing capacity as they think.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
With the alien tech in his ray gun.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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