noun
highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics)
• Syn: ↑high technology
• Derivationally related forms: ↑high-tech (for: ↑high technology)
• Hypernyms: ↑technology, ↑engineering
• Hyponyms: ↑automation, ↑mechanization, ↑mechanisation
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\\ˈhīˈtek\ noun1.
a. : high technology herein
b. : one employing high technology
industry after industry, from agriculture to high tech, has felt the impact — C.C.Garvin, Jr.
2. : a style of interior design featuring industrial products, materials, or designs
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high tech or hi tech noun
A style or design of furnishing, etc imitative of or using industrial equipment
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Main Entry: ↑high
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high tech UK US adjective ★★
using the most modern or advanced technology available, especially electronic equipment and computers
high tech computer companies
the car’s high tech steering system
Thesaurus: technology and relating to technologyhyponym
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(also hi-tech ) noun [noncount]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.