tech
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɛk// tech
n. a short way to say technology. People use it to talk about computers, software, and the companies that make them.
n. a shortened form of technology, referring to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or the industry surrounding it. Informal in register; frequently used as a modifier in compound nouns.
The city is a major hub for new tech.
Many young professionals are moving to the coast to find high-paying jobs in the tech industry.
While the core tech remains impressive, the company's failure to address user privacy concerns has led to a significant decline in its market valuation.
Usage
Commonly used as an attributive noun to modify other nouns, such as 'tech giant' or 'tech support'.