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

“For example, traditionally tech roles are also emerging at nontech companies that are using technology in new and innovative ways, from healthcare systems to financial services.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Some large U.S. companies are embracing the tech.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Anthropic announced several new features in January tailored to healthcare providers, insurers and health tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A second reason surrounds the cracks Citi now sees in what was a hopeful narrative of cyclicals and smaller companies starting to close the earnings gap with mega and large-cap tech leaders.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

My brother is the unofficial Garden Heights tech guy.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas