technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈni-shən How to pronounce technician (audio)
Synonyms of technician
1
: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
a computer technician
2
: one who has acquired the technique of an art or other area of specialization
… a superb technician and a musician of integrity …—Irving Kolodin

Examples of technician in a Sentence

They hired a technician to help maintain the office's computers. She is the lighting technician for the play. As a painter, he was more than just a technician; he was a creative genius.
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This allowed Berto’s technicians to develop constructions that highlight the fiber’s structure, resistance, and material identity while preserving the depth of indigo, weave quality, comfort, and durability that define the mill’s products. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Before a module enters the pit, technicians must integrate three heavy components into a single unit inside the Assembly Hall. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 And when a repair technician delivers the news that replacement — not another repair — is the better option, the price tag can come as a shock. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Behind the scenes, though, keeping these shows going requires a small army of planners, producers, and technicians. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for technician

Word History

Etymology

techn(ic) or techn(ical) entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of technician was in 1833

Phrases Containing technician

Rhymes for technician

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technician

noun
tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce technician (audio)
1
: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
a medical technician
2
: a person skilled in the techniques especially of an art

Medical Definition

technician

noun
tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce technician (audio)
: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
a medical technician

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