technicians

noun

plural of technician
as in specialists
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 But this information sits in maintenance systems, ERP platforms, procurement records, inventory databases, spreadsheets and within the heads of experienced technicians. — Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The company said the collaboration is also intended to help train battery engineers and technicians in Michigan. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 For hair loss, technicians lean on products and massages that stimulate blood flow. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Ford is also using AI and augmented reality to support technicians repairing vehicles. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 The Cook County Clerk's Office is looking for people who live in the suburbs to serve as election judges and polling place technicians for the election. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The agency expects the workforce to grow almost 30% between 2025 and 2035, from about 11,800 technicians to 15,300. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026 The construction and maintaining of data centers and the entire AI ecosystem is requiring a new generation of HVAC technicians, construction workers, line workers, and pipefitters. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Students worked directly with plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians and other industry professionals to refinish the structure over time. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technicians
  1. specialists
  2. professionals
  3. consultants
  4. experts
  5. operators
Noun
  • Hospitals bolster their side by hiring risk adjustment specialists and employing AI tools, while health insurers hire payment integrity specialists and employ different AI tools.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • People handle the judgment, and clinical validation stays with the specialists.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of specialists
Noun
  • This development also signals the ongoing momentum of VFX professionals organizing for fair wages, sustainable benefits, safer working conditions, and a meaningful voice at work.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That’s more than double 2024’s average of 22 job applications—and the situation has become even more dire for professionals with multiple degrees.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of professionals
Noun
  • Timing Is Important The window immediately following an acquisition, when operational overhaul is most active and leadership gaps are most likely to surface, is when PE firms are most receptive to outside candidates, advisors or consultants.
    — Mary Elizabeth Bradford, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • IvyCraft is designed for researchers, students, educators, content creators, consultants, and teams that regularly turn source material into presentations, videos, podcasts, or visual content.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of consultants
Noun
  • Aviation experts have marveled that the plane didn't crash after a descent so sharp that the rudder was torn away.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These agencies now need to work with cryptanalysis experts to ensure that standardized algorithms are continually tested against the latest AI attack vectors.
    — Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 June 2026
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