high-tech

high-tech
high-tech ˌhigh-ˈtech also hi-tech adjective
high-tech equipment, activities etc involve or use advanced technology:

High-tech companies must keep their specialized personnel in order to explore emerging technologies.

• Like most high-tech products when they first hit the market, Sony's latest offering won't be cheap.

high-tech industries

— opposite low-tech

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high-tech UK US (also hi-tech) /ˌhaɪˈtek/ adjective
IT, PRODUCTION using the most advanced and developed machines, equipment, and methods: »

Authorities say almost all cases of high-tech fraud can be prevented.

high-tech devices/equipment/gadgets »

The Internet and all sorts of high-tech gadgets are changing the way children learn.

a high-tech industry/business/company »

The emphasis is on high-tech industries: space, defence, bio-medical, agricultural research.

PRODUCTION very modern looking or made with modern materials: »

The center console for the compact wagon is made of high-tech plastic.

Compare LOW-TECH(Cf. ↑low-tech)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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