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tech

noun \ ˈtek \

Definition of tech

: technician
  • lab techs
  • a computer tech

First Known Use of tech

1942

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tech

noun, often attributive

Definition of tech

: technology
  • the triumph of tech … is far from complete
  • —Newsweek

First Known Use of tech

1972

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tech

abbreviation

Definition of tech

1 technical; technically
2 technological

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tech

abbreviation

medical Definition of tech

technician

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