low-tech

  • 1low-tech — ˈlow tech adjective MANUFACTURING not using the most modern machines or methods in business or industry: • Waste management, traditionally a low tech industry, is being turned by the development of new technologies into something closer to… …

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  • 2low-tech — [ˌləu ˈtek US ˌlou ] adj [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: tech from technology] not using the most modern machines or methods in business or industry ≠ ↑high tech ▪ He made low tech, budget space movies …

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  • 3low-tech — adj. not involving high technology; using long established technology. Opposite of {high tech}. [WordNet 1.5] …

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  • 4low tech — low technology or low tech noun Simple, unsophisticated technology used in the production of basic commodities (also (with hyphen or loˈ tech) adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑low …

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  • 5low-tech — [ ,lou tek ] adjective low tech equipment is simple and usually old fashioned …

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  • 6low-tech — or low technology [lō′tek′] adj. 1. not involving specialized, complex technology: in full low technology ☆ 2. of or having to do with businesses, systems, etc. using such technology …

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  • 7low-tech — low′ tech′ adj. cvb low technology • Etymology: by shortening …

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  • 8low-tech — adjective not involving high technology • Ant: ↑high tech * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective : not relating to, using, or characterized by high technology : technologically simple or unsophisticated low tech industries * * * /loh tek /, adj. low… …

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  • 9Low-Tech — Der Begriff Low Tech bildet den Gegensatz zu High Tech und bezieht sich auf Technik, die unter den Maßstäben: einfache Funktion einfache Herstellung einfache Bedienung Robustheit einfache Wartung entwickelt wird. Low Tech sagt nichts über die… …

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  • 10Low-tech — Der Begriff Low Tech bildet den Gegensatz zu High Tech und bezieht sich auf Technik, die unter den Maßstäben: einfache Funktion einfache Herstellung einfache Bedienung Robustheit einfache Wartung entwickelt wird. Low Tech sagt nichts über die… …

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