technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈni-shən How to pronounce technician (audio)
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 integrityIrving 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.
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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of technician was in 1833

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Cite this Entry

“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technician. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

technician

noun
tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce technician (audio)
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 How to pronounce technician (audio)
: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
a medical technician
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