technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈni-shən 

1

: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation

a computer technician

2

: one who has acquired the technique of an art or other area of specialization

… a superb technician and a musician of integrity …

—Irving Kolodin

Examples of technician in a Sentence

They hired a technician to help maintain the office's computers.

She is the lighting technician for the play.

As a painter, he was more than just a technician; he was a creative genius.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ben Woxman, a field technician from Ohio, is currently leading the team with 30 sightings as of early August. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Many of the most experienced forecasters and technicians left the agency during the past year due to incentive programs offered for veteran employees to leave public service. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

The pyrotechnics technician handling the fireworks show for the event told police there were no mishaps, according to previous Statesman reporting. — Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026

Leading manufacturers require certified technicians to install their systems to keep warranties valid. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

techn(ic) or techn(ical) entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing technician

• dental technician
• emergency medical technician

Rhymes for technician

• addition
• admission
• ambition
• attrition
• audition
• clinician
• cognition
• coition
• commission
• condition
• contrition
• dentition

Kids Definition

technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən 

1

: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation

a medical technician

2

: a person skilled in the techniques especially of an art

Medical Definition

technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən 

: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation

a medical technician