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

Reclaiming their skin: Tattoos aren’t forever anymore, thanks to laser technology and easier access to technicians trained to remove them. —Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025

Field technicians and customer service agents should have an AI platform as an aide. —Deepak Garg, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

In some cases, technicians will see what happens in real time. —Cade Metz, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

The roadway was closed for several hours as police and technicians processed the scene. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025

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