high tech
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Definition
Noun: - Highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics): The application of sophisticated, complex, and often innovative technology, particularly in fields like computing, electronics, and engineering.
Usage
The term "high tech" (also written as "hi-tech") is used to describe industries, products, methods, or environments that utilize the most current and advanced technology available. It often implies a focus on electronics, computers, and digital systems.
Examples
- Noun:
- The new medical scanner is a marvel of high tech.
- The company invested heavily in high tech to improve its manufacturing efficiency.
- Silicon Valley is a global center for high tech innovation.
Advanced Usage
- As an adjective (high-tech): While the target word is a noun, it is frequently used attributively as an adjective (often hyphenated) to modify other nouns.
- They live in a high-tech home with automated systems.
- The laboratory is filled with high-tech equipment.
Variants and Related Words
- Hi-tech: An alternative spelling for "high tech."
- High technology: A more formal, full-term synonym.
- Low-tech (adj): The opposite, describing simple or traditional technology that is not advanced.
Synonyms
- Advanced technology
- Cutting-edge technology
- State-of-the-art technology
Related Idioms/Phrases
- High-tech sector/industry: Refers to the segment of the economy composed of companies focused on advanced technological products and services.
- He works in the high-tech sector.
Noun
- highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics)