tech

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtek 

: 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

1

technical; technically

2

technological

Examples of tech in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

The tech elite flocked to the state for its business-friendly politics. — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Several big tech companies are dropping contract provisions that have drawn the public's ire – one that keeps early phases of data center projects a secret, for example. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

The stock has recently outperformed other tech shares weighed down by fears of an AI slowdown. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tech

• high tech
• hi-tech
• lab tech
• low-tech
• tech/technical support
• vo-tech

Rhymes for tech

• beck
• breck
• check
• cheque
• czech
• deck
• fleck
• keck
• mech
• neck
• peck
• reck

Kids Definition

tech

1 of 2 noun

ˈtek 

: technician

lab techs

a computer tech

tech

2 of 2 noun

: technology

Medical Definition

tech

abbreviation

technician