"techspeak" meaning in All languages combined

See techspeak on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From tech + -speak. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tech|speak}} tech + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} techspeak (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Technical or technological jargon. Tags: informal, uncountable
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