tech

¹

[ tek ]

adjective

1. technical:

   The engineers sat together exchanging tech talk.

2. technology:

   the tech industry.

noun

1. a technician:

   He's a tech for a film crew.

2. technology:

   She has a good grasp of computer tech.

tech.

²

abbreviation for

1. technic.
2. technical.
3. technology.

-tech

³

1. a combining form meaning “digital technology,” occurring as the final element in compound words and coinages that refer to digital technological innovations applied in an established industry:

   fintech;

   legaltech;

   insurtech.

tech.

¹

abbreviation for

1. technical
2. technology

tech

²

/ tɛk /

noun

1. informal.
   short for technical college

Word History and Origins

Origin of tech¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Origin of tech²

From tech(nology) ( def ), by shortening

Example Sentences

Google and federal officials are battling it out over a proposal that the tech giant be forced to sell its popular Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market.

From Los Angeles Times

The SEC has also clashed with tech billionaire Elon Musk - who has become a strong ally of Trump's.

From BBC

Companies such as Fox Television Stations, Nexstar Media Group, Tegna and Gray Media are eager to buy more TV stations to better compete against deep-pocketed tech firms that are aggressively pursuing viewers and ad dollars.

From Los Angeles Times

He expected those delivering student support, digital and tech staff supporting academic staff, library staff and those helping academics to win bids and bring in revenue would be among those affected.

From BBC

The tech giant has invested in Anthropic, the maker of a popular chatbot.

From New York Times