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
This is not just a technical novelty but a shift in the moral structure of language.
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Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
In the technical events of slalom and giant slalom, that requires razor-sharp edges.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The technical was charged to the Wolfpack’s Darrion Williams for kicking Donaldson in a loose-ball scrum.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
If the architects are visionaries and engineers the technical experts, the workers are the magicians who can make new projects appear out of thin air.
—Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
In the technical events of slalom and giant slalom, that requires razor-sharp edges.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The technical was charged to the Wolfpack’s Darrion Williams for kicking Donaldson in a loose-ball scrum.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
If the architects are visionaries and engineers the technical experts, the workers are the magicians who can make new projects appear out of thin air.
—Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for technical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
Adjective
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Whether consumers will favor highly specialized machines like Isaac 0 or wait for fully autonomous, general-purpose home robots remains uncertain as the technology continues to evolve.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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That stoked fears that the specialized client services offered by brokerage and wealth management firms could face increased competition.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Collaborations with emerging fashion designers to co-create Nothing products and limited clothing lines are on the agenda as well.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The spa also includes hairdressing and nail care services, with special treatments for brides.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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These special beings unite to try and discover their true evolutionary purpose while being watched and hunted by a dark group called the Whispers.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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