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
In the operating room, care depends on layers of people — nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, assistants — contributing a different piece of the whole.
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Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The special effects technician, who was not identified, lost the fingers on one hand in a Sky Studios Elstree workshop earlier this month, Variety reported Tuesday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Chris Aguirre, a Metro-Dade hazardous material technician, was one of the first on the scene Saturday.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory, and that continuous strikes risk the lives of technicians trying to repair it.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
The special effects technician, who was not identified, lost the fingers on one hand in a Sky Studios Elstree workshop earlier this month, Variety reported Tuesday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Chris Aguirre, a Metro-Dade hazardous material technician, was one of the first on the scene Saturday.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory, and that continuous strikes risk the lives of technicians trying to repair it.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The disease is affecting deer nationwide and is spreading across the country, according to Andrew Labonte, wildlife biologist and disease specialist with the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But people who buy the off-brand Noguchi will quickly find the rice paper isn’t as warm, Pietrantoni, the lighting consultant, tells me.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over months of reporting, Marcus spoke with dozens of clemency recipients, lawyers, historians, and the consultants offering clients their pardon expertise.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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And even the professionals have difficulty beating the stock market on a consistent basis.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The cool-cat crowd is mostly in their mid-30s and above, made up of successful professionals and tastemakers—think gallery owners, fashion execs, and restaurateurs—visiting friends and family or here on business.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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But security experts say the name may be a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The others on board, including the boat operator, were transported to a hospital for treatment.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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That reduces operator workload and speeds up operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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