govtech
nounUK /ˈɡʌv.tɛk/
US /ˈɡʌv.tɛk/
Govtech is when the government uses new computer tools to help people.
The city used govtech to let people pay their taxes online.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A company that builds software and tools for government agencies.
She works at a govtech startup that makes apps for local councils.
3. The industry or sector focused on selling technology to governments.
Investors are putting more money into govtech this year.
4. The use of data and digital systems to make government services faster and easier.
Govtech helped the town reduce waiting times at the passport office.