tech
Translation
tech, technology
Examples
He works in the tech industry.
He works in the tech industry.
This is the latest in phone tech.
This is the latest in phone tech.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) modern technology and its industry He works in the tech industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: technology, high-tech
Etymology
Short for 'technology'. From Greek 'tekhnologia', meaning 'systematic treatment'.
Memory Tips
Remember this as a modern, casual abbreviation for 'technology', often used when talking about the IT and electronics industry.