as in specialist
a person whose job requires specialized knowledge of the practical use of machines or science
She's studying to become an ultrasound technician.
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Recent Examples of technician
In the short term, technicians agree the S & P 500 should at least have enough momentum to touch all-time highs over the next several days.
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Alex Harring,sean Conlon, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Under the vehicles in a trench, technicians install HVAC lines while above, horns and revving engines punctuate the constant hum.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
An Iranian technician works at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility, south of Tehran, in 2007.Behrouz Mehri / AFP via Getty Images file
The last time IAEA inspectors were able to verify the stockpile was June 10, Grossi told CNN on Sunday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 June 2025
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
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Alex Harring,sean Conlon, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Under the vehicles in a trench, technicians install HVAC lines while above, horns and revving engines punctuate the constant hum.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
An Iranian technician works at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility, south of Tehran, in 2007.Behrouz Mehri / AFP via Getty Images file
The last time IAEA inspectors were able to verify the stockpile was June 10, Grossi told CNN on Sunday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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As part of the five-year, $90 million contract signed by the 3-point specialist in the 2021 offseason, Robinson negotiated the right to terminate his contract ahead of the $20 million salary deadline on the final year, with that deadline at 5 p.m. Sunday.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Research like this is indicative of a changing mindset, says Alessandro Isola, product manager at luxury travel specialist Abercrombie and Kent USA.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Alana starred in 2021’s Licorice Pizza, Este served as a music consultant for the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus, and Danielle continued to collaborate outside of the group with artists including Bon Iver.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Bass, 44, a pilot and airline consultant, gradually improved the delivery schedules, and Federal began to come out of its tailspin.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Her plans to become a doctor were also shaped by shadowing professionals in hospitals, including a research internship with the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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While there was some worry about the safety of this data, tax professionals could say with relative certainty that undocumented immigrants should feel safe filing their taxes with the IRS.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Although state wildlife agencies and experts have noted that black bear attacks remain extremely rare, interactions in recent years have drawn national attention.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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There are a few items our experts say are acceptable to hang up or place on a drying rack to dry naturally instead of tossing in the dryer.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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As the grid operator, PJM conducts studies to ensure that the grid is performing well.—
Jason M. Stanek,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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Unveiled at the biggest event of the year for UK truck operators, the Road Transport Expo, crowds gathered to watch the curtain be lifted on the new show truck.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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