tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

: technician
lab techs
a computer tech

tech

2 of 3

noun (2)

often attributive
: technology
the triumph of tech … is far from completeNewsweek

tech

3 of 3

abbreviation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Before Musk bought Twitter, the tech company, like its competitors, walked a thin line with politicians. David Ingram, NBC News, 25 May 2023 The announcement will take place during a Twitter Spaces event on Wednesday at 6PM ET, and David Sacks, former PayPal product leader and tech investor, will reportedly moderate the discussion. Makena Kelly, The Verge, 23 May 2023 The tech analysts and engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute have tested consumer electronics for decades, from the best laptops and MacBooks to AirPods and tablets. goodhousekeeping.com, 18 May 2023 Those categories include setup, cost, tech support, customer services, repairs, and management. Eric Griffith, PCMAG, 17 May 2023 Troubleshooting is typical at r/replika, which in the past year has been roiled by a series of changes to the app, first launched by tech company Luka in 2016. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2023 After putting some technology projects and acquisitions on hold during the pandemic, many companies are now moving on certain tech initiatives and acquisitions that require the attention of CISOs, adding more responsibilities to their plates, Simpson said. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 17 May 2023 Earlier this month, Altman was one of several tech CEOs to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and, briefly, President Joe Biden as part of the White House’s efforts to emphasize the importance of ethical and responsible AI development. Brian Fung, CNN, 16 May 2023 In tech, prominent female CEOs include Oracle’s Safra Catz and chipmaker AMD’s Lisa Su. Barbara Ortutay, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2023 See More

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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 3 Jun. 2023.

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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