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
Think cozy-but-polished matching sets, organizational heroes, smart tech upgrades, and accessories that make long travel days noticeably easier—all marked down right now on Amazon. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 Besides Cage and Bale, the cast includes John Mulaney as tech entrepreneur Trip Hawkins; Kathryn Hahn as Madden's wife, Virginia; and Sienna Miller as Davis's wife, Carol. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 Nvidia, the world’s most valuable public company, dominates the semiconductor landscape and has accelerated its release and sale of high-end chips, but faces growing competition from other tech giants such as Amazon and Google. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Dec. 2025 Earlier this year, Voccola briefly considered running for mayor of Miami, citing his tech executive experience. Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

tech

1 of 2 noun
: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun

Medical Definition

tech

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