tech
noun
Simple meaning
Technology, or the businesses and tools connected with it.
Pronunciation
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tehkIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɛk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
informal
Technician; technologist.
Denotes technology businesses or the technology industry, especially in the field of computing and the Internet.
informal
Technique.
informal
A rehearsal that focuses on the technological aspects of the performance, such as lighting and stage arrangement.
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- “My friend works in tech, developing software for mobile devices.”noun
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