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
These are the military's most elite forces, who have undergone intensive physical and technical training for this type of mission.
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Doncic already had a technical rescinded last week after he was whistled for a verbal altercation with Orlando’s Goga Bitadze.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Instant Checkout may simply have had technical roadblocks.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Doncic already had a technical rescinded last week after he was whistled for a verbal altercation with Orlando’s Goga Bitadze.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Instant Checkout may simply have had technical roadblocks.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for technical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
Adjective
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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This center could break that cycle by getting them the specialized treatment that the jail cannot and does not provide.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During a special legislative session, the governor was authorized to consolidate neighboring municipalities whose combined population reached at least 15,000, creating a first-class city.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The day is observed with mourning, reflection and special church services.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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