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
That material is theoretically a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%, according to the IAEA.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
If your daily coffee routine involves a drip coffee machine humming away on the countertop, you're probably used to letting your machine handle the technical details of brewing your cup for you.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage gravitas and sketch comedy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Ulberg is a technical kickboxer from the City Kickboxing camp, who’s been on a sick run of wins himself.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
If your daily coffee routine involves a drip coffee machine humming away on the countertop, you're probably used to letting your machine handle the technical details of brewing your cup for you.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage gravitas and sketch comedy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Ulberg is a technical kickboxer from the City Kickboxing camp, who’s been on a sick run of wins himself.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
Adjective
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The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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For more specialized work, Access and Publisher are included for database management and layout design.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Primary dealers, a special designation set by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, are required to participate in Treasury auctions and submit bids.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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