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
It’s operated by a pilot and sensor equipment technician, and is used to conduct scientific and atmospheric research missions.
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David Matthews, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
In a previous motion, prosecutors noted that Kansas City police crime scene technicians recovered 16 9mm handguns during the execution of search warrants; these matched the caliber of the weapon used in the fatal shooting.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Dakota Bolton, an HVAC technician, warns that freezing drain lines can stop your heating system.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Contact a professional plumber or water heater technician to inspect and rectify the issue.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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David Matthews, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
In a previous motion, prosecutors noted that Kansas City police crime scene technicians recovered 16 9mm handguns during the execution of search warrants; these matched the caliber of the weapon used in the fatal shooting.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Dakota Bolton, an HVAC technician, warns that freezing drain lines can stop your heating system.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Contact a professional plumber or water heater technician to inspect and rectify the issue.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Avoidance is not a strategy, said Jack Kelleher, managing director at activist-defense specialist Collected Strategies.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In response, lip lift education ramped up across the field, with specialists lecturing on it at meetings and teaching it in courses.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Emigration became a business, as newspapers filled with advertisements from consultants offering to advise people on how to escape the country.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Court consultants reported multiple requests for information from the department have been ignored, including questions about waitlist criteria, accreditation reports and other key data.—
Sierra Pfeifer,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The process for deciding on Powell’s replacement began in September with an 11-candidate field that included past and current Fed officials, economists and Wall Street investment professionals.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Not enough experience, young professional.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The expert is also a proponent of boosting fiber intake, noting that the daily goal for adults is between 25 and 35 grams per day.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officials in Minnesota, along with criminal justice experts and former federal prosecutors, are increasingly critical of the federal response to the aggressive tactics being used by immigration officers in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Private Equity Playbook — Adam Coffey An operator’s guide to scaling, acquiring, and exiting businesses based on extensive private equity experience.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That support came into doubt late last year, when the subway operator sought to tighten borrowing terms, and pushed the developer to the brink of default.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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