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

1. highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics)