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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The men present themselves to parents — almost always mothers — as photographers, social media experts or web technicians who can create photo-selling sites for them. Jennifer Valentino-Devries, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 After seating you in a chair, the technician will place a tight band around your upper arm to help your veins become more accessible. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 Or that the 22-year-old medical technician from Howell will end up with health care insurance during the period between when her old policy ends and her new one starts? Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024 Plus there are technicians on hand to restring racquets, lace baseball gloves and sharpen ice skates. Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for technician 

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 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

technician

noun
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
: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
a medical technician
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