computer and digital technology, or the industry that invents, makes, and sells it
After graduation, she found a job in tech and moved to Silicon Valley.
This course teaches the basics of tech to beginners.
✦ Shortened form of “technology,” first recorded in U.S. newspapers in the 1970s and popularized by the computer industry.
a technician—a worker trained to operate or repair technical equipment, especially in science, medicine, or computing
The computer tech fixed my laptop in ten minutes.
Ask the lab tech if you need help with the microscope.
✦ Clipped form of “technician,” common in American English since the mid-20th century.
related to modern technology, especially computers and digital devices
They launched a new tech product that cleans the air.
The city is building a tech hub to attract startups.
✦ From the noun “tech,” used attributively before another noun since the late 20th century.
a particular way of doing something that you learn by practice and that makes the task easier or more effective
The chef showed the class a clever technique for peeling garlic in seconds.
Try this breathing technique to help you stay calm before the exam.
✦ Borrowed into English in the early 19th century from French "technique" meaning “art, skill,” ultimately from Ancient Greek "téchnē" meaning “art, craft, method.”
relating to the practical, mechanical, or scientific side of a job, activity, or subject that needs special knowledge or skill
The new camera comes with a detailed technical manual.
Only a trained electrician could fix the technical fault in the wiring.
✦ From Greek tekhnikós “skilled in art or craft,” through Latin and Old French into English.
relating to, involving, or resulting from modern technology, machines, or scientific methods
The company invested heavily in technological innovation to stay ahead of its competitors.
Some rural areas still lack the technological infrastructure needed for high-speed internet.
✦ From technology + -ical, first recorded in the early 19th century as industrial inventions accelerated during the Industrial Revolution.
involving or relating to technical skill, methods, or practical details
The phone is technically advanced, with a powerful processor and a sharp display.
The piece was technically difficult to play, but the violinist made it look easy.
✦ From technical + -ly, reflecting the sense of ‘pertaining to technique or technology’.
