tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

: 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

Examples of tech in a Sentence

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Noun
Meanwhile, a couple miles away from HCT is the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), a magnet high school that integrates cyber tech and engineering across academic disciplines. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 May 2026 Technology alone will not save us, and the leaders of the industry tech revolution are not necessarily the best sources of ideas for defense strategy. William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Water bottles, snacks, essential documents, and your tech should all be in one bag that slides under the seat instantly to speed up security and keep you relaxed when boarding. Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 While Chinese tech giants such as ByteDance and Huawei are not publicly traded, a slew of homegrown semiconductor, high-tech parts and AI model companies have listed in the last few years. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 May 2026 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 27 May. 2026.

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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