technician

noun

Definition of techniciannext
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 Two Crime Lab technicians also testified that prescription drugs were detected in blood and urine tests done on Lindsay Clancy. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 The largely featureless landscape is crucial because NASA technicians know exactly how much reflected light satellites’ optical instruments should see in the area. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026 In Nashville, my Imax service tech guy asked me to come over to Imax to be a technician. — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 If a state takes a position contrary to Beijing’s interests, China can tighten the screws on it by withholding spare parts, software updates, and technicians, turning a commercial partnership into a tool of leverage. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for technician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
  1. specialist
  2. consultant
  3. professional
  4. expert
  5. operator
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  • Every facility, however, should be able to identify EV-specific risks, isolate a vehicle when required, document its condition and route complex work to the appropriate specialist.
    — Oleksandr Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Also on the five-man team are Kameron Nelson and pommel horse specialist Patrick Hoopes, with veteran Yul Moldauer the traveling alternate.
    — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of specialist
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  • In addition to Graves, Stigall was also backed by prominent GOP consultant Jeff Roe.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ashford Ridge Estates would add 72 to 99 vehicle trips a day, according to consultant Kratzert, Jones & Associates of Southington.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultant
Noun
  • If an area is too difficult to reach safely, call a professional.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The prize, presented in collaboration with the artistic direction of the Venice Film Festival, recognizes film professionals for their contribution to cinema and their creative work.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of professional
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  • China has a tradition of paternalistic government regulations meant to pre-empt potential problems, said Yolanda Ma, an expert on AI governance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But experts agree that as long as the change is safe and age-appropriate, experimenting with personal style can be a healthy part of identity development.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • NetJets, the unit of Berkshire Hathaway, which also owns aircraft management firm Executive Jet Management, is the largest operator in the world with over 1,100 aircraft between its fractional and managed fleets.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • AppLovin — The marketing platform operator tanked nearly 20% after third quarter projections disappointed Wall Street.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of operator

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