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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
The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Operators, equipment engineers, process technicians, materials specialists and yield teams turn billion-dollar plants into reliable output.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This show is handmade by Lisa and I, with a lot of amazing technicians and actors.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
According to McKinsey, global spending on data centers could reach $7 trillion by 2030, creating lucrative opportunities for electricians, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians, helping build the facilities powering the AI economy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Apprentices accompany technicians early in their employment, giving them insight into performing technical work and communicating with customers professionally.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Attendees of last year’s competition claimed that boos directed toward Israel’s chanteuse were drowned out by sound technicians.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Positions include assemblers, machinists, engineers and manufacturing specialists, technicians, managers and a handful of others.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Operators, equipment engineers, process technicians, materials specialists and yield teams turn billion-dollar plants into reliable output.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This show is handmade by Lisa and I, with a lot of amazing technicians and actors.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
According to McKinsey, global spending on data centers could reach $7 trillion by 2030, creating lucrative opportunities for electricians, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians, helping build the facilities powering the AI economy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Apprentices accompany technicians early in their employment, giving them insight into performing technical work and communicating with customers professionally.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Attendees of last year’s competition claimed that boos directed toward Israel’s chanteuse were drowned out by sound technicians.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Positions include assemblers, machinists, engineers and manufacturing specialists, technicians, managers and a handful of others.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 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,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Education — not avoidance — is what specialists in the source recommend.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Twenty-seven people remain on board the vessel – 25 crew members and two medical professionals – as well as the body of a German guest, who died on the ship on May 2.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hamilton may face Senate scrutiny over his lack of experience leading an emergency management agency, though his defense of FEMA’s federal role has earned respect among disaster management professionals.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Not the consultants charging five figures a day to explain it to executive teams.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In line with control science’s long-standing naturalization of capitalist hierarchy, and its war on intention itself, this reasoning made employers’ and consultants’ responsibility to their workers irrelevant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Some experts recommend keeping your AC no more than 20°F cooler than outdoor temperatures to maximize system efficiency without sacrificing comfort.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a stark split between Wall Street analysts and energy experts, who have been warning that oil supplies could head off a cliff in the coming months or even weeks, dragging the global economy down in the process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Technicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicians. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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