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
The system could also monitor the technician’s pace and progress, adjusting its instructions, anticipating mistakes, and offering supportive guidance from start to finish.
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Vimal Kapur, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
The lab technician drawing my blood looked exhausted.
—Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
The unique form of self-expression is also a tribute to Dayna, a nail technician.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Welders and auto technicians are being hired straight out of the classroom, for example, along with those in health care professions.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
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Vimal Kapur, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
The lab technician drawing my blood looked exhausted.
—Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026
The unique form of self-expression is also a tribute to Dayna, a nail technician.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Welders and auto technicians are being hired straight out of the classroom, for example, along with those in health care professions.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for technician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Avoidance is not a strategy, said Jack Kelleher, managing director at activist-defense specialist Collected Strategies.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In response, lip lift education ramped up across the field, with specialists lecturing on it at meetings and teaching it in courses.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Emigration became a business, as newspapers filled with advertisements from consultants offering to advise people on how to escape the country.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Court consultants reported multiple requests for information from the department have been ignored, including questions about waitlist criteria, accreditation reports and other key data.—
Sierra Pfeifer,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most trustworthy professionals engage in regular check-ins that invite dialogue rather than deliver directives or interact with people strategically.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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If the answer is yes, dry your tears and wait to see the result when an amateur pushes a professional out of the way on the most important day in a young bride’s life.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The expert is also a proponent of boosting fiber intake, noting that the daily goal for adults is between 25 and 35 grams per day.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officials in Minnesota, along with criminal justice experts and former federal prosecutors, are increasingly critical of the federal response to the aggressive tactics being used by immigration officers in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Private Equity Playbook — Adam Coffey An operator’s guide to scaling, acquiring, and exiting businesses based on extensive private equity experience.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That support came into doubt late last year, when the subway operator sought to tighten borrowing terms, and pushed the developer to the brink of default.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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