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
Schilling, who, like Chapman, was also a combat control technician, is a military consultant on the project.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
If there are any parts that are broken or show signs of severe wear, consider replacing them yourself or having a small engine technician complete repairs.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
While essential personnel, such as controllers and technicians, would remain on duty, many supporting FAA staff would face furloughs, which would delay hiring and training pipelines.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After emergency surgery four years ago, the Greeley, Colorado, lab technician is cancer-free.
—Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
If there are any parts that are broken or show signs of severe wear, consider replacing them yourself or having a small engine technician complete repairs.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
While essential personnel, such as controllers and technicians, would remain on duty, many supporting FAA staff would face furloughs, which would delay hiring and training pipelines.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After emergency surgery four years ago, the Greeley, Colorado, lab technician is cancer-free.
—Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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His seventh and last child, daughter Love Sean Combs, was born in October 2022 with model and cybersecurity specialist Dana Tran.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mom Eva Govea went to Abide for her prenatal and postpartum care, and also met with a lactation consultant and was able to buy donor milk through Abide.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Schwenz has previously worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Meghan Markle, Arianna Huffington, Comcast and Viacom as a public relations consultant.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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For business users or security professionals, the YubiKey 5 series of keys offers a bit more versatility than the Bio series keys or Yubico's Security Key products.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Perry was remembered in his obituary as a lifelong athlete who loved football, basketball and baseball, and as a computer science professional who built a successful career, most recently serving as a software engineer.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Asheville Citizen Times asked a public policy expert about the shutdown.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Powering future grids The China Three Gorges Corporation is the world’s biggest hydropower developer and operator.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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