"downteching" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From down- + tech + -ing. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|down|tech|ing}} down- + tech + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} downteching (uncountable)
  1. The scaling down or simplifying of technical solutions, including the use of lower tech products or processes in an otherwise high tech environment Tags: uncountable Synonyms: down-teching
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