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
Apple’s initial offer to invest $100 million was rejected by the Ministry for Industry, after which the tech giant submitted a much bigger proposal of $1 billion. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025 Similarly, in the business world—especially in the tech sector—leaders must implement systematic customer intelligence strategies to anticipate evolving needs, personalize engagement, and create long-term brand loyalty. Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 From tech startups and mobility/logistics companies to new firms across the entire small business spectrum, SES is building a network designed to support workers and employers across all sectors. Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 And family or couples therapy appointments have increased more than 50% year over year from January 2023 to January 2025, according to data from mental health tech company Headway. Between the lines: Couples therapy still isn't available to everyone, but access has improved. Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 25 Feb. 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

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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 3 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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