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
That is a deep cut, even for the tech industry, which bulked up during the pandemic and has been shedding thousands of jobs in recent months. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026 The first is whether the tech has a competitive charge-decharge lifespan. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026 According to Horvath, these deals helped some tech giants find footing after shaky product launches, in particular Google. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026 Jim Rossman is a tech columnist for Tribune News Service. Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 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 2 Mar. 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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