technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈni-shən 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bruin’s neon sign was recently assessed for repairs, with work expected to happen after dark so technicians can see exactly what’s lighting up and what isn’t. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

If necessary, technicians will apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential at no cost. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The Madison Township Fire Department staffed extra water rescue technicians after watching the news and prepping for water to flow south after seeing areas hit hard in Anderson, New Castle and Indianapolis. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

Seasonal technicians also place larvicide in standing water, including storm drains, to prevent young mosquitoes from developing into biting adults. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing technician

• dental technician
• emergency medical technician

Rhymes for technician

• addition
• admission
• ambition
• attrition
• audition
• clinician
• cognition
• coition
• commission
• condition
• contrition
• dentition

Kids Definition

technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən 

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 

: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation

a medical technician