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
Trump’s cancellation of the Biden Administration's chip curbs weighed heavily on local Chinese semiconductors, though electronic equipment, tech hardware, and communication equipment had a very good day. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Instead, the Chinese leader matched Trump tariff for tariff and hit back at the United States—for instance, with export restrictions on rare-earth metals that the American tech industry relies on. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025 Each episode focuses on a new case and explores the personal lives of various team members, such as tech analyst Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) and special agent Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler). Ally Mauch, People.com, 8 May 2025 Upgrade without emptying your wallet, thanks to today’s Walmart tech deals. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 8 May 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 17 May. 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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