How to Use technical in a Sentence

technical

1 of 2 adjective

• He is using the word in its technical sense.
• The essay is too technical for me.
• The film's director hired a real police officer as a technical consultant.
• Technical experts analyzed the data.
• If you have any problems with your new computer, we offer 24-hour technical support.
• I missed the first 10 minutes of the show because the network was experiencing technical difficulties.
• The next task would be to break down Bernstein’s style in a very technical way.
  — Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2023
• From a very technical standpoint, the Senate is not on the bill just yet.
  — Chad Pergram, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2024
• In the technical world, the color of light is no less important.
  — Tracy H. Schloemer, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2023
• But the White Helmets do not have the technical ability to clear those.
  — Raja Abdulrahim, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
• One of the last to do so, citing a technical glitch for his delay, was McCarthy.
  — Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2023
• Early reports out of Iran blamed the crash on a technical failure, but some alleged that the plane had been hit by a missile.
  — Amir Ahmadi Arian, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
• The hiker’s body was recovered by a technical ropes unit.
  — Rebekah Riess, CNN, 8 July 2023
• Save the longer excursions and the technical terrain for a different day.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 5 Oct. 2023
• The straightforward thing would be to show more of these pop-ups and not send people on a wild goose chase after fake technical issues.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2024
• The next step is to look at the products and services that are easy for clients to consume without a lot of technical explanation.
  — Kimberly Deobald, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
• Now, Google has made technical changes to rein in that surveillance power.
  — Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2023
• Righting the ship would require Musk to recognize that fixing X is more than a technical task.
  — Taylor Lorenz, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2023
• Even the living quarters used to be a technical enterprise.
  — Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
• This design sleight of hand transforms a highly technical area into a tony lounge.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
• And more than a technical thing, that the music should never be seen not to take itself seriously.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
• In technical terms, Lizzo’s attorneys want Daniels’ case dismissed because it was filed in the wrong place.
  — Bill Donahue, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2023
• Always obtain your artists’ technical riders and ensure that your on-site AV techs have reviewed them prior to the event.
  — Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
• Real Bedford play technical, passing soccer—a far cry from the punts up the field people expect from the lower leagues.
  — Joel Khalili, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
• Pilots are expected to have the technical skills and know-how to do this job effectively, but no one simply lands in the cockpit out of nowhere.
  — TIME, 19 Oct. 2023
• Read David’s full story—including much more technical detail, for the wonks among you!—here.
  — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2023
• Mira Costa was upset a technical wasn’t called when there was a celebration with time still on the clock.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
• Other standouts in the collection include long- and short-sleeved polo shirts (in white and black), as well as a lightweight technical bomber.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2023
• Doncic was ejected in the third quarter of Wednesday’s loss to Canada for his second technical.
  — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
• La Sportiva is known for its support in the more technical footwear, and this boot delivers with a solid combo of agility and structure.
  — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024

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technical

2 of 2 noun

• He was charged with his second technical of the game and tossed.
  — Christian Clark, NOLA.com, 21 Jan. 2021
• The call sent DeRozan to the bench for a prolonged period, and earned him a technical on the way there.
  — Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 21 Jan. 2021
• That's crazy to be giving out that many technicals to kids.
  — Andrew Joseph, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2017
• Porter, who barked all the way to the bench, picked up a pair of technicals on the play, leading to an early ejection.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
• Walker received a pair of quick technicals and was done for the evening.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2020
• Creighton coach Greg McDermott was so vexed that he was called for a technical for the first time since 2018.
  — David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2022
• Late in the first half, Hurley was assessed a technical.
  — Shreyas Laddha, courant.com, 22 Feb. 2022
• In the dust-up, Quinones was assessed two technicals and an ejection.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024
• These days, the technicals almost always prompt blank stares and bug eyes all around.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2019
• Knight, after two fouls called on his team, is hit with his first technical.
  — Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023
• In the final four minutes, Durham fouled out and was tagged with his second technical of the night as the Hughes' benched waved him off the court.
  — Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, 16 Mar. 2018
• Aldridge and Ibaka both received technicals on the play.
  — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Oct. 2017
• Griffin then stepped to Ariza who did the same and both were given technicals and ejected.
  — Demetrio Teniente, Houston Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2018
• Four of those fouls came in the last 24 seconds, with the Mountaineers chasing, and include the two technicals on Huggins.
  — Sam Mellinger, kansascity, 17 Feb. 2018
• Ham picked up a technical in the fourth quarter for arguing a call.
  — Pat Graham, ajc, 27 Oct. 2022
• Green stayed on the court in a game that featured three technicals on one play 3:08 before halftime.
  — Washington Post, 13 June 2017
• Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been hit with four technicals this season.
  — Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 28 Feb. 2020
• Sarver encouraged the player to appeal the technical because Green had used the word in the game.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2021
• And Hassan Whiteside and Saric were called for double technicals on a play with 5:29 left in the third.
  — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
• There was a skirmish, a whistle and Green ended up with his third technical of the playoffs.
  — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2018
• Smith was given a flagrant foul one and he and Smart were both issued technicals.
  — Aj Neuharth-Keusch, USA TODAY, 16 May 2018
• At 3:01, a double technical was assessed to Jackson and the Wildcats’ Moore.
  — Shreyas Laddha, courant.com, 22 Feb. 2022
• The Cavs led 28-24 after a crazy first quarter in which both Durant and Draymond Green were slapped with technicals.
  — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, 25 Dec. 2017
• The bakers are told every single challenge — save for the technicals — right when they're cast on the show, The Guardian reported.
  — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
• Later in the fourth, with James complaining about a no-call, Lakers coach Darvin Ham stormed onto the court and was called for a technical.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
• Selden talked a little too much after the foul and was charged with his second technical of the game, therefore ejected.
  — Sarah Todd, Philly.com, 22 Jan. 2018
• The second technical came with 8:34 left after Charles Bediako made a layup and was fouled.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 16 Feb. 2022
• Fired up, Miller was issued a technical by the referees, which allowed the Wings guard Marina Mabry to trim the lead to one with a shot at the free-throw line.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2022
• Jovic hadn’t picked up a technical in his first 42 NBA appearances.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
• He and Durant were then hit with technicals and Jamal Murray hit the free throws with 28 seconds left.
  — USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2018

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