as in specialized
used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge
although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language
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Recent Examples of technical
Tehran has 972 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a short technical step from weapons-grade levels, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency.
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Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The other involves artificial intelligence in the workplace and is more technical.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Through hands-on experience and mentorship, the program aims to equip students with both the technical skills and confidence needed to succeed — serving up not just meals, but ambition, at the Chef's Table.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Before a tool like this, exploiting a serious software vulnerability required real technical skill.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The other involves artificial intelligence in the workplace and is more technical.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Through hands-on experience and mentorship, the program aims to equip students with both the technical skills and confidence needed to succeed — serving up not just meals, but ambition, at the Chef's Table.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Before a tool like this, exploiting a serious software vulnerability required real technical skill.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for technical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
Adjective
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This specialized category of exercise made its way into fitness centers around 2000, and it's been a mainstay since.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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Active for more than 15 years, Ties That Bind is a specialized initiative from EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs), a producer training organization focused on European-Asian co-production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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After seeing limited action through three-plus seasons at Georgia Tech, Knight transferred to Charlotte in 2023 and reinvigorated his career.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fifty years in one organization is really special.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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