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
Optimize field technician routing using geospatial analytics.
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Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Tom Fahy, legislative director at a union that represents NWS employees, told The Hill that the weather service would conduct the hiring.
Positions that would be open include meteorologists, hydrologists, physical scientists and electronics technicians.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 2 June 2025
One of us, Patrick, witnessed this firsthand in 2003 while working as a pharmacy technician at Walgreens in a midsize West Texas town.
—Peter Boumgarden, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Goodland has nine vacancies in a full staff of 22 employees, including eight meteorologists and one technician.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Tom Fahy, legislative director at a union that represents NWS employees, told The Hill that the weather service would conduct the hiring.
Positions that would be open include meteorologists, hydrologists, physical scientists and electronics technicians.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 2 June 2025
One of us, Patrick, witnessed this firsthand in 2003 while working as a pharmacy technician at Walgreens in a midsize West Texas town.
—Peter Boumgarden, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Goodland has nine vacancies in a full staff of 22 employees, including eight meteorologists and one technician.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Marketing guru Tiziana Rocca, who has close Hollywood ties and is a festivals specialist, is back at the helm eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting in 2017 following a five-year stint.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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If your child lives with body image issues or has signs of disordered eating, please reach out to a therapist or eating disorder specialist for help and support.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 June 2025
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David Kowalsky is a high-risk security consultant and firearms instructor based in South Florida.—
David Kowalsky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Gregory Wright, a former classmate who is now an educator and consultant on the show, inspired the role of Gregory Eddie.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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For students and professionals, the challenge is to embrace learning that goes beyond technical ability and invests in human capacity.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In 2021, Florida’s 4.1 million STEM professionals represented a growth of 450,000 over a handful of years.—
Dayna L. Martinez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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If ordering prepared or prepackaged tacos, opt for those with minimal amounts of sodium, preservatives and artificial ingredients, the experts advised.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Heterosexuality is the norm, and experts say that creates the need to dedicate a month to LGBTQ+ visibility.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Within minutes of their arrival, a party of officers, soldiers, and operators based at Clifden’s big wireless station came laboring across the muddy ground.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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