technical difficulties
plural noun
: technical problems : problems with equipment
This television station is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
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Throughout the concert, there were technical difficulties with the sound, making the music louder than the microphone.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That meeting was set to take place virtually due to weather concerns, but was ultimately postponed due to technical difficulties.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Some of the technical difficulties made for more fun and unfiltered moments throughout the night, as presenters' mics picked up the sounds of fun and frenzy happening backstage.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
So, before installing a new smart thermostat or smart light switches, consider saving your money and avoiding the frustration of technical difficulties with basic versions.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That meeting was set to take place virtually due to weather concerns, but was ultimately postponed due to technical difficulties.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Some of the technical difficulties made for more fun and unfiltered moments throughout the night, as presenters' mics picked up the sounds of fun and frenzy happening backstage.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
So, before installing a new smart thermostat or smart light switches, consider saving your money and avoiding the frustration of technical difficulties with basic versions.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for technical difficulties
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“Technical difficulties.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technical%20difficulties. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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