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tech

tech

482 3.7
Modern electronic devices and systems used for work, study, or entertainment
  • noun
  • /tɛk/
translation icon : tecnología
  • The Houston Training Center, for instance, offers high-tech classrooms for training classes and meetings.
  • high-tech
  • tech-savvy
  • tech industry

So most of of our tech comes from Taiwan.

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Examples

  • Today's topic, modern stadium design and the tech that informs it.

  • Like they have built incredibly intuitive tech into this.

  • You kids had all the tech you could dream up.

  • We'll need key people and tech support.

  • I mean, I think this tech saves lives.

  • This is actually a really cool piece of tech from Quasar Science.

  • Its potential applications in tech, in medicine, in defense are immeasurable.

  • Good movies, good villains, lovely tech, really fun physical comedy.

  • Ontario government is supporting university enrollment in high-tech studies - Access to Opportunities program

    Academic text (1999)
  • The new smartphone features cutting-edge tech that enhances its performance.

Synonyms

technology
vstech
3.0

Use of scientific ideas to make tools like phones or machines that solve problems

focuses more on modern electronic devices and the field itself
advanced technology
vstech
  • Specialized
20 3.7

Modern machines and systems that use the newest science and engineering

is narrower, pointing to common modern electronic devices rather than only top advances
15 4.1

Very advanced machines and equipment that use the latest electronics

focuses more on everyday modern electronic devices rather than extreme sophistication
high tech
vstech
11 3.8

Technology that uses very new electronic devices and computers

applies more to general modern electronic devices and the field overall
computer technology
vstech
  • Specialized
9 3.7

Study and design of computers, programs, and systems that process information

is broader, covering modern electronic devices beyond just computer systems
gadgetry
vstech
6 5.7

Small machines or tools, often electronic, that do useful jobs

is more general, covering modern electronic devices and the whole field rather than novelty
communications technology
vstech
  • Specialized
5 4.0

The study and use of systems and machines that send information like phones and the internet

is wider, including many kinds of modern electronic devices not only communication systems
tech gadget
vstech
3 3.7

A small new electronic device like a smartwatch or earbuds that makes life easier

is broader, referring to modern electronic devices and the general field rather than one item
latest tech
vstech
  • Informal
1 4.0

New and advanced machines or tools used today

is broader, covering modern electronic devices and the whole field not only newest items
infotech
vstech
  • Jargon
1 3.8

An area that uses computers and networks to store, find, and send information

is broader, including electronics and devices beyond information systems

Compounds

226 3.9

Using very new electronic and computer equipment

29 2.3

A company that makes or sells computer and internet products and services

12 3.1

Companies that make and sell computers, phones and software

11 3.8

Technology that uses very new electronic devices and computers

3 2.8

People who work on a company's computers and software

3 3.7

A small new electronic device like a smartwatch or earbuds that makes life easier

Big Tech
  • Literature
1 3.2

Large technology companies that dominate the internet, online services, and social media

1 3.8

A person who knows a lot about computers and new online tools

latest tech
  • Informal
1 4.0

New and advanced machines or tools used today

tech bro
  • Slur
1 8.1

A young man who works in technology and prefers casual clothing and startup talk

1 3.4

A city or area where many technology companies and startups develop new products

The current state of the technology industry, including trends and companies

A place that supports new tools like computers and new ideas and helps people use them

tech hub
  • Texting
3.4

An online place where tech people and startups meet and share advice

How Technological

cutting-edge
49 5.6
tech
482 3.7
to tool
3 6.9
device
2.1

Surface Forms

tech singular
techs plural

Etymology

Tech is short for technology, which comes from the Greek root techne meaning 'skill' or 'craft'. So tech means the tools and devices made by skill, like phones, computers, or new machines.