as in specialized
used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge
although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language
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Recent Examples of technical
Governments and agencies are underwriting technology development and buying small initial quantities, partly to nudge the market and spur technical readiness.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
The Fashion East alumni and a former runner is known for using technical fabrics to create traditional womenswear — blazers, trousers, shirting — with a sportswear bent.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
All this aside, Warren in a live setting is a technical marvel.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
So [the title] was about finding this power in being that more technical person, just realizing certain ideas.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
The Fashion East alumni and a former runner is known for using technical fabrics to create traditional womenswear — blazers, trousers, shirting — with a sportswear bent.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
All this aside, Warren in a live setting is a technical marvel.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
So [the title] was about finding this power in being that more technical person, just realizing certain ideas.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
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Beyond construction and power generation, the partnership also addresses the potential future use of the prototype facilities as a center for workforce training, preparing the specialized technicians and operators needed for the commercial fusion industry.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, older workers—typically occupying more senior or specialized roles—show little anxiety about AI disrupting their employment.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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So far, however, the EV maker has launched only the small-scale Austin test, with a limited number of riders and human safety monitors in the front-passenger seat.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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A week after calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, the Giants have another prospect joining the big league team — albeit in a more limited capacity.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The case was dismissed in July 2024 by Judge Aileen Cannon on constitutional grounds (invalid appointment of the special counsel).—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Something special for the anniversary.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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