tech

noun

1. (countable, informal, uncountable)Technology.

   “I can't understand all this new tech.”

   “Remember, something that seems straightforward to you can be very scary to people who don't have enough info or tech knowledge to provide a context or meaning on their own.”

   “"The tech on this is really good. But in essence, it's still a train any competent driver should be able to learn easily.”

2. (countable, informal, uncountable)Technology.

   “Tech giants such as Google and Facebook have too much power.”

   “Tech stocks are down on Nasdaq.”

   “Tech workers can earn big money.”

   “In particular, Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan is quickly becoming a hotbed for tech investment from companies including TSMC and Fujifilm Holdings Corp (FUJIF).”

3. (countable, informal, uncountable)Technician; technologist.

   “The service writers collaborate with the techs and communicate with the customers.”

   “A man dressed as a lab tech, his blue scrubs startlingly pale against the vivid red and black chaos, moved into sight from behind the SUV. He carried an assault rifle.”

4. (countable, informal, uncountable)Technique.
5. (countable, informal, uncountable)Technical college; technical school.

   “Greenville Technical College is informally known as Greenville Tech.”

   “In high school, he attended the tech program, studying construction trades.”

6. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, informal, uncountable)Clipping of technical rehearsal.

   “Despite his early preparation, the three-week tech period is Nigrini’s only opportunity to make his vision come to fruition.”

   “Typically when you’re developing a musical you have hours of rehearsal and hours of tech, […] and everyone’s tired of the show by the end.”

7. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of technical inspection

verb

1. To perform a technical (a special move in fighting games that cancels out an opposing attack).