tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtek 

: technician

lab techs

a computer tech

tech

2 of 3

noun (2)

: technology

The triumph of tech … is far from complete …

—Newsweek

tech

3 of 3

abbreviation

1

technical; technically

2

technological

Examples of tech in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Once confined to biotech labs and the disposable income of Silicon Valley billionaires, longevity is no longer a tech bro hobby and has become a consumer aspiration in its own right. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In the tech space, Illinois is already establishing itself as a global leader — a hub for quantum computing and technology dubbed the Quantum Prairie or the next Silicon Valley. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tech

• high tech
• hi-tech
• low-tech
• technical/tech support
• tech/technical support
• vo-tech

Rhymes for tech

• beck
• breck
• check
• cheque
• czech
• deck
• fleck
• keck
• mech
• neck
• peck
• reck

Kids Definition

tech

1 of 2 noun

ˈtek 

: technician

lab techs

a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun

: technology

Medical Definition

tech

abbreviation

technician