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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The case was a constant topic of conversation in the community, said Sigg, an ophthalmic technician who was raising her two boys after getting divorced from their father years earlier. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025 Traditionally, this process involves technicians manually moving scanners across the surface of the welds, a time-consuming and physically demanding task. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 The country offers a 30% rebate, VAT tax exemption, up to 80% equipment rental discount, hefty discounts on hotels and English-speaking technicians. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025 Schedule an annual inspection for a licensed technician to check your gas lines, connections, and appliance condition. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for technician

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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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technician. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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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