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high technology
noun
: scientific technology involving the production or use of advanced or sophisticated devices especially in the fields of electronics and computers
Examples of high technology in a Sentence
This region has become a center of high technology.
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Founded in London’s Hackney neighborhood by designer and runner Tim Soar in 2015, Soar is a running apparel brand championing textile innovation and high technology.
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In both cases, skilled labor is scarce either because of the remote location and quality of life issues, or competition for the labor force from high technology and other industries.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Gallagher is now executive director of 5 Lakes Institute, a nonprofit working to grow the Great Lakes region's high technology entrepreneurial economy and culture.
—Kathleen Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above
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“High technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20technology. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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high technology
noun
: technology involving complex devices (as electronics or computers)
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