tech
tech Lexical Profile
tech Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Technology, especially modern computing, digital electronics, or the technology industry as a whole.
"After graduating with a computer science degree, she decided to pursue a career in tech."
A technician, such as a specialist who maintains equipment, assists in a medical or scientific laboratory, or handles backstage theatrical operations.
"The veterinary tech carefully prepared the equipment before the morning surgeries began."
A technical college, polytechnic, or institute of technology.
"He enrolled at the local tech to earn his certification in automotive engineering."
A technical rehearsal in theater or film production focusing on lighting, sound, and stage cues.
"The cast and crew spent twelve hours in the theater on Sunday for the final dress tech."
• adjective
Relating to or involving technology, computing, or technical fields.
"Several prominent tech executives testified before the congressional committee regarding data privacy."
• verb
To work as a technician for a theatrical production, musical tour, or technical event, or to conduct a technical rehearsal.
"Before becoming a sound designer, he teched for several regional theater companies."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 19th and 20th centuries as an informal clipping of 'technology', 'technician', and 'technical', all ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'tekhne', meaning 'art, skill, or craft'.