tech

¹ American  

[tek] / tɛk /

adjective

1. technical.

   The engineers sat together exchanging tech talk.

2. technology.

   the tech industry.

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noun

1. a technician.

   He's a tech for a film crew.

2. technology.

   She has a good grasp of computer tech.

tech. ² American  

abbreviation

1. technic.

2. technical.

3. technology.

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-tech ³ American  

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.

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tech. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. technical

2. technology

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tech ² British  

/ tɛk /

noun

1. informal short for technical college

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Etymology

Origin of tech¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Origin of -tech³

From tech(nology) ( def. ), by shortening

Example Sentences

Young tech companies once might have complemented lower salaries with generous equity packages.

From The Wall Street Journal

He promised to protect Russians from the influence of Western tech.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company is the latest tech firm to shed workers as it focuses more heavily on AI.

From Los Angeles Times

The top nine U.S. companies by market capitalization, all tech giants, make up about 35% of the S&P 500 index, and most have bet their futures on AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. tech giant’s vice chair and president, Brad Smith, said Wednesday that the investment will also go toward ongoing operations.

From The Wall Street Journal