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
With a disapproving look, a technician set the cup upright, and the robot immediately returned it to the container.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Production scale needs field technicians and operators who will use the system day-to-day, in conditions that don’t match the pilot.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If your system runs constantly and still struggles to maintain the set temperature, call a licensed HVAC technician for service, advises Benjamin.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
When the 55-year-old lab technician from the Northeast received news in October 2024 that his cousin suffered a fatal heart attack, he was devastated.
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Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for technician
Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Production scale needs field technicians and operators who will use the system day-to-day, in conditions that don’t match the pilot.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If your system runs constantly and still struggles to maintain the set temperature, call a licensed HVAC technician for service, advises Benjamin.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
When the 55-year-old lab technician from the Northeast received news in October 2024 that his cousin suffered a fatal heart attack, he was devastated.
—
Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for technician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Concert volume at large venues is largely unregulated, which is why Reddy and other pediatric specialists urge caution for the youngest fans.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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Saudi Arabia ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, Semafor reported in May.
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Makarim, who left Gojek in 2019 to join the cabinet under then President Joko Widodo, has warned that the case could deter professionals from entering public service and spook investors worried about legal uncertainty in Indonesia.
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Fewer fireworks, fewer fires 🎆 🔥 Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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The funds raised will be used to pare the debt of the company’s subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm, which is India’s largest wireless operator.
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The country’s grid operator asked generators to make more power available amid soaring temperatures poised to break records later Wednesday.
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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