high technology
compound.compound. the most advanced and modern machines and methods available today. It usually refers to things like computers, robots, and space equipment.
compound. the most advanced technological development available, typically involving complex electronics, computing, or biotechnology. Often used to describe industries that require high levels of research and development.
The new hospital uses high technology to treat patients.
The region has transformed from a farming community into a hub for high technology and software development.
The rapid evolution of high technology has fundamentally altered global manufacturing, replacing manual labor with automated systems that operate with unprecedented precision and speed.
A compound formed from the adjective high, denoting a superior level or complexity, and the noun technology. The term gained currency in the 1960s, following the pattern of earlier industrial classifications.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Often shortened to 'high tech' or 'hi-tech' in informal contexts; functions as a compound noun or an attributive modifier.
Last updated July 22, 2026