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
For the past eight years, his school on Greenwood Avenue has trained people to become HVAC technicians.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Working pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants and aircraft maintenance technicians present to the group and answer their questions — on everything from advancements in aircraft technology to safety protocols for pilots during thunderstorms.
—Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Analysis and experiments Wang, who served as the flight engineer on the Shenzhou-20 mission, had previously worked as an aerospace technician involved in the construction of China's space station before becoming an astronaut.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Kelly is also the co-host of The Carpool Podcast and is a child passenger safety technician.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Working pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants and aircraft maintenance technicians present to the group and answer their questions — on everything from advancements in aircraft technology to safety protocols for pilots during thunderstorms.
—Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Analysis and experiments Wang, who served as the flight engineer on the Shenzhou-20 mission, had previously worked as an aerospace technician involved in the construction of China's space station before becoming an astronaut.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Kelly is also the co-host of The Carpool Podcast and is a child passenger safety technician.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
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Along with the title of associate coach, he will also be credited as offensive specialist.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fairbanks, a communications consultant for nonprofits and a political organizer, has created a new campaign – Keep MN Housed – to help struggling families make their rent and avoid eviction.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jason Liu, an AI consultant and scout at Andreessen Horowitz, had to give tribute of one mouse pad.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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This hotel is located in the bustling Alberta Arts District, a cultural epicenter that attracts young professionals, artists, and hipsters of all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the best ways that aspiring professionals can grow as individuals and set themselves up for career success is by going to college, Blankfein advised.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Playa Cerritos offers both a gentle beach break for beginners and a more adventurous rocky point break for experts.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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For expert skiers, Arapahoe Basin’s East Wall is an irresistible swath of terrain riven by steep chutes and couloirs, all of it requiring hiking to access.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Steven Cahall applauded Live Nation’s strategy to deploy capital to become a concert owner and operator.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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That would be a perfectly reasonable offer from a for-profit real-estate company; a local operator would likely be helpful as a foreign entity attempts to deal with the eccentricities of the New York regulatory environment.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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