technician

noun

Definition of techniciannext
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 Two Crime Lab technicians also testified that prescription drugs were detected in blood and urine tests done on Lindsay Clancy. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 The largely featureless landscape is crucial because NASA technicians know exactly how much reflected light satellites’ optical instruments should see in the area. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026 In Nashville, my Imax service tech guy asked me to come over to Imax to be a technician. — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 If a state takes a position contrary to Beijing’s interests, China can tighten the screws on it by withholding spare parts, software updates, and technicians, turning a commercial partnership into a tool of leverage. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for technician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
  1. specialist
  2. consultant
  3. professional
  4. expert
  5. operator
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  • Vote for Iowa's Cutest Cat Gabriela Velasquez is an audience engagement specialist for the USA TODAY Network, working primarily with the Des Moines Register and Sioux Falls Argus-Leader.
    — Gabriela Velasquez, Des Moines Register, 3 Aug. 2026
  • During that time, astronauts will live far from hospitals, specialists and emergency evacuation options.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of specialist
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  • In addition to Graves, Stigall was also backed by prominent GOP consultant Jeff Roe.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ashford Ridge Estates would add 72 to 99 vehicle trips a day, according to consultant Kratzert, Jones & Associates of Southington.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultant
Noun
  • If an area is too difficult to reach safely, call a professional.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The prize, presented in collaboration with the artistic direction of the Venice Film Festival, recognizes film professionals for their contribution to cinema and their creative work.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of professional
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  • Despite growing speculation, experts caution that many details surrounding the J-36 remain based on open-source imagery rather than official disclosures.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Christina Giaquinto is an organizing expert and spiritual life coach who served as a brand ambassador and organizing expert for Modular Closets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of expert
Noun
  • The operator would get a $400,000 annual base fee, as well as incentive fees equal to 7% of gross revenues and food and beverage sales, and 15% of revenue from sponsorships and premium seating, according to the underlying city legislation.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The grid operator says Texas will need more power sources capable of running around the clock, including natural gas plants.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of operator

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