high technology

American  

noun

1. any technology requiring the most sophisticated scientific equipment and advanced engineering techniques, as microelectronics, data processing, genetic engineering, or telecommunications (low technology ).

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high technology British  

noun

1. highly sophisticated, often electronic, techniques used in manufacturing and other processes

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Other Word Forms

• high-technology adjective

Etymology

Origin of high technology

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

"The outlook reflects the resilience of global trade, buoyed by trade in high technology products and digitally delivered services, adaptations in supply chains and the avoidance of tit-for-tat retaliation on tariffs," Okonjo-Iweala said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

While Beijing’s long-term strategy is to achieve self-sufficiency and dominance in high technology, securing access to advanced processors now is critical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

The U.S.-listed company pioneered an innovative business model that persuaded many luxury brands to embrace online sales, but has yet to reach break-even because of high technology and marketing costs.

From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2023

“If we got a signal from some civilization that was clearly much older than ours, that had had high technology and survived,” he said, “that kind of gives you hope that it can be done.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

It means that someone has learned to live with high technology; that it is possible to survive technological adolescence.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan