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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of technician
Their expert technicians use non-invasive methods to detect and treat infestations, potentially saving homeowners thousands of dollars in repair costs.
—
Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Film and television productions require a wide range of personnel, from actors and directors to technicians, catering staff and transportation services.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The operations are supported by a team of pharmacists pharmacy technicians and other professionals.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Judy Reyes stars as a nurse whose daughter dies at the age of 5 only to be brought back to life by a morgue technician (an unforgettable Marin Ireland) who has been experimenting with a daring new process.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for technician
Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Film and television productions require a wide range of personnel, from actors and directors to technicians, catering staff and transportation services.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The operations are supported by a team of pharmacists pharmacy technicians and other professionals.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Judy Reyes stars as a nurse whose daughter dies at the age of 5 only to be brought back to life by a morgue technician (an unforgettable Marin Ireland) who has been experimenting with a daring new process.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for technician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
-
In the beginning, photography was largely a specialists’ medium, the domain of a few inventors and commercial studios.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
-
Aside from a handful of bag specialists based at the Hermès headquarters on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, they’re all housed under the same roof.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
The Bottom Line on Cloud Coffee For most people, there probably isn’t much upside or downside to trying cloud coffee, says Connie Diekman, RD, a food and nutrition consultant and past president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 May 2025
-
Legal Fees and Costs Add Up As negotiations stretch out, the financial cost of legal fees, consultants, and other resources involved in drafting and reviewing agreements increases.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Health care professionals who have studied the warning signs and symptoms of strokes have developed the acronym F.A.S.T. to teach individuals how to recognize the symptoms: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
-
While the prospects for an impending peace deal seem slim, Ukrainian film and TV professionals are already laying the groundwork for what their industry will look like in the post-war period.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
Only 20 experts out of the roughly 525 who did the work at USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance and its Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Relief are being hired by PRM, the source said.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
Lynn Richardson-Godfrey, CXO at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is an expert in transformative marketing for nonprofits & iconic brands.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
The blackout hit the city of Cannes and surrounding towns, depriving 160,000 households of power supply, said French electricity transmission system operator RTE on its X account.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
-
Inertia is essential for utility operators to fix sudden changes in frequency caused by changes in generation or consumption (50 cycles in Europe and 60 cycles in the United States).—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share