untechnical

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Definition of untechnicalnext
as in nontechnical

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Recent Examples of untechnical Its findings thus far, though, have been oddly untechnical. — Rory Smith, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2022 There is something in him that deeply resonates with us, something completely untechnical, unstylized, and unformalized. — Michael Lapointe, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untechnical
  1. nontechnical
  2. general
  3. ordinary
  4. generic
Adjective
  • At times, nontechnical stakeholders may push for digital transformation without a sound rationale.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Cowork is a feature that was built primarily for nontechnical users.
    — Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Definition of nontechnical
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  • With Robertson in the lineup heading into training camp, general manager Jim Nill now has some options.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • With multiple companies able to utilize general intelligence similarly, what will differentiate your firm from another will be the ability of your model to understand the work that needs to be done.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Bhagawat Dulal, a Soccer for Success coach who now also translates for detainees, said even ordinary life has started to feel dangerous.
    — Maansi Srivastava, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Even the ordinary act of scrolling in bed can throw the system off.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
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  • Creating Content Before Learning The Brand The most common mistake is generic posts that could come from any brand, because newer employees are still learning the company's product, ideal customer profile and the corporate narrative.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • One such example is his launching of the pharmaceutical company Cost Plus Drugs in 2022, which is able to slash the cost of prescription medications by selling mostly generic products without the typical middlemen of Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 July 2026
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