high technology

high tech·nol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy tek-nol-uh-jee]
- /haɪ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi/
- /haɪ tekˈnɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy tek-nol-uh-jee]
- /haɪ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of high technology words

noun high technology any technology requiring the most sophisticated scientific equipment and advanced engineering techniques, as microelectronics, data processing, genetic engineering, or telecommunications (opposed to low technology). 1
uncountable noun high technology High technology is the practical use of advanced scientific research and knowledge, especially in relation to electronics and computers, and the development of new advanced machines and equipment. 0
noun high technology highly sophisticated, often electronic, techniques used in manufacturing and other processes 0
noun high technology Any highly technical or specialized technological application or equipment, especially one that involves complex electronics or computing. 0

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Origin of high technology

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for High technology

noun

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high technology popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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