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

Examples of tech in a Sentence

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Noun
Teens, however, gravitate to the sleek tech lounge (with gaming pods), the volleyball court, and open-air movie nights under a canopy of stars. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025 And just like in our own tech world, people are starting to be replaced by AI, as the hunt for the real Nathan continues. Claire Franken, TVLine, 12 Aug. 2025 The White House’s push to incorporate AI in K–12 education has repeatedly emphasized public-private partnerships, a call that tech companies already appear to be embracing. Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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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