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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 technicians
Color grading is the process that video editors and technicians use to give footage different looks based on the director’s wishes, or to compensate for less-than-ideal shooting conditions.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Public safety improvements usually become permanent features of municipal operations, helping sustain demand for occupational health and safety technicians, fire inspectors and investigators, and security system installers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In September, an army helicopter on a routine flight crashed in northern Pakistan, killing two pilots and three technicians.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
As a producer, that’s part of my job, to introduce these technicians to the world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 June 2026
South African Police Service (SAPS) officers along with forensic technicians carry a victim's body at Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, on June 10, 2026.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is investing $100 million to train 50,000 plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians over the next five years.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
It is said that the great technicians fall in love with the ball first, the sport second.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Public safety improvements usually become permanent features of municipal operations, helping sustain demand for occupational health and safety technicians, fire inspectors and investigators, and security system installers.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In September, an army helicopter on a routine flight crashed in northern Pakistan, killing two pilots and three technicians.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
As a producer, that’s part of my job, to introduce these technicians to the world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 June 2026
South African Police Service (SAPS) officers along with forensic technicians carry a victim's body at Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, on June 10, 2026.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is investing $100 million to train 50,000 plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians over the next five years.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
It is said that the great technicians fall in love with the ball first, the sport second.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The crew consists of mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas, as well as pilot Luca Parmitano and commander Randy Bresnik.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Doctors and cancer support professionals often recognize signs of information overload immediately.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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That’s why a cottage industry of consultants conducts polling and message testing to help local governments and special interests find just the right combination of words and numbers to sell voters on the need to approve them.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The roundtable can help in various ways, from covering training costs to connecting developers with Community Development Financial Institutions that match lenders with small business owners, or matching participants with financial consultants.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Most financial experts will tell you to wait to claim your Social Security retirement benefits at least until your full retirement age (which is now 67) or even as late as age 70.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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