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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In the post, park officials said the bottle was discovered by Mark Doucette, an archaeology technician from Potlotek First Nation, a community of Mi'kmaq Native Americans. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025 The choice was easy for Townsend, 19, because he was offered an apprenticeship as a manufacturing technician for printer manufacturer Lexmark during his senior year through his school's career and technical education program. Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 16 June 2025 The project ended up costing over $10 billion — far above the original estimate —and involved thousands of scientists, engineers, and technicians worldwide. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 June 2025 Its platform automates client outreach, schedules technicians, and even predicts emergency service needs. Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 15 June 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 27 Jun. 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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