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
As employers across the country struggle to find enough welders, electricians, healthcare workers and manufacturing technicians, a growing number of students are taking a different path to career success — one that doesn’t always require a four-year degree.
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Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Clinics that publicly disclose their surgeon-to-technician operating model were given preference over those that obscure it.
—Ascend Agency, Daily News, 17 June 2026
An untold number of permanent staff like rangers or timber technicians who have been let go recently also held what are called red cards, meaning they're trained to leave their regular jobs and deploy to wildfires.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 17 June 2026
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Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Clinics that publicly disclose their surgeon-to-technician operating model were given preference over those that obscure it.
—Ascend Agency, Daily News, 17 June 2026
An untold number of permanent staff like rangers or timber technicians who have been let go recently also held what are called red cards, meaning they're trained to leave their regular jobs and deploy to wildfires.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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While some flea beetles are generalists, feeding on many different kinds of plants, some are specialists that attack specific crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, corn and crucifers, says Del-Pozo.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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After obtaining a bachelor’s in business and a PhD in economics from New York University, Greenspan spent three decades as an economic consultant.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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The 13-page document is on LAFD letterhead and includes email addresses for department officials, representatives of Bass’ office and public relations consultants hired to help shape messaging about the fire.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Medical professionals who specialize in addiction medicine say research that provides a clear understanding of kratom is beneficial.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Accountants and auditors These professionals keep the books for companies and organizations, tracking, verifying and reporting financial figures.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Big Think+ classes feature world-class experts teaching the topics that matter most, from leadership and innovation to personal growth and health and wellness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Nonetheless, Ossoff will have to appeal to independents, who will decide the outcome, according to Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and expert on Southern politics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That drone’s communication protocols identify the aircraft make, model, and registered operator and pinpoint the drone’s take-off location.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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