technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈni-shən How to pronounce technician (audio)
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 integrityIrving 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.
Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this month, Ford announced that 54% of its auto technicians must complete their training by April 1 or the company would not reimburse dealers for certain customer repairs. Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024 Culinary Dropout and Arrogant Butcher founder Sam Fox sells Phoenix house for $10M The initiative will also have a workforce development angle, such as providing training for the growing number of technicians needed in the industry. The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 There used to be 60 technicians supporting the students. Cathy Free, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024 Because of this, hard gel nail polish can last up to a month, though it’s recommended to only be removed by a professional nail technician. Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024 Aerospace technician Randen Montalvo from the Nami tribe decided to sit out after losing feeling on his right arm and being unable to grip onto anything. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 Costume designers, camera operators, sound engineers, and lightning technicians, who are among the 170,000 members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), are looking to do the same. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 Griffin, who worked as a government eligibility technician for the county, was taken before a local judicial official who issued an unsecured bond of $1,500. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024 And today’s Cincinnati Ballet is jam-packed with dancers who are not just great technicians, but also wildly interesting to watch. David Lyman, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of technician was in 1833

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Cite this Entry

“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technician. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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