ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hi-tech

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /haɪ tɛk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hi-tech is a noun meaning Clipping of high technology.

Meaning

Clipping of high technology.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) Of, or using high technology.

Example Sentences

The ability to shift profits to low-tax countries by locating intellectual property in them, which is then licensed to related businesses in high-tax countries, is often assumed to be the preserve of high-tech companies.
River hadn't laid eyes on Hobden before, but this had to be him: average height, thinning brownish hair, look of terror as he turned to face this new intrusion even while crushed in an arm-lock by the previous invader, the achiever—except this wasn't an achiever: he was blackclad, wore a balaclava, had a utility belt round his waist, but the ensemble lacked the hi-tech tailoring of the genuine article.

Synonyms for hi-tech

Depending on context, synonyms include sophisticated, advanced, high-tech.

Antonyms for hi-tech

Common opposites include low-tech.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include advanced, high-tech, sophisticated, tech, technological, technology.

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