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
When the pandemic eased, staff returning to the offices in London noticed a shortage of technicians to look after and mount objects properly.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Its witty writing and quirky characters have aged well, telling the story of Dave Lister (Craig Charles), a lazy, curry-loving technician and the last human being alive.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The physician will describe training and credentials, explain generally how an autopsy is conducted and narrate as a prosecutor displays to the jury photos that a technician took during the exam in the case at hand.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Another union, representing psychiatric technicians, also reached a deal last week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Its witty writing and quirky characters have aged well, telling the story of Dave Lister (Craig Charles), a lazy, curry-loving technician and the last human being alive.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The physician will describe training and credentials, explain generally how an autopsy is conducted and narrate as a prosecutor displays to the jury photos that a technician took during the exam in the case at hand.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Another union, representing psychiatric technicians, also reached a deal last week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Her book deals with topics like eating disorders, body image and imposter syndrome, and fact checks wellness culture with expert psychologists and specialists.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, some specialists and experts point to the risks of stagnation and even recession.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Pacify app makes connecting with doulas, lactation consultants, and resources more convenient.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Two committee members are consultants for drug companies, and three had no ties to the pharmaceutical industry.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Craft your own pumpkin, blown by professionals out of hot molten glass.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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My question, then, is can some of the return to play challenges be understood in terms of the Astros clubhouse dynamics, and the economics of baseball, and not just negligence by medical and baseball professionals?—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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There, the bow of the pontoon started to go under the water, prompting the boat operator, 50-year-old John Morris, to try to raise the bow, officials added.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the complaint filed in a Virginia federal court, the ILA accused the VPA of directing the union’s employers, terminal operator Virginia International Terminals (VIT), to install the technology without following protocol required by its master contract agreed upon in February.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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