as in specialist
a person whose job requires specialized knowledge of the practical use of machines or science
She's studying to become an ultrasound technician.
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Recent Examples of technician
The service fee is a charge for having a technician come to repair or replace a faulty system.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
When an employee is unable to come in to work the technician on duty can be required to work overtime.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Jonathan Stanko, a product technician for the company, died earlier this month from cancer at the age of 32.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Although the scientists had notified dozens of countries, including Russia, in advance of their high-altitude scientific experiment, the information never made its way to Russia’s radar technicians.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2025
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
When an employee is unable to come in to work the technician on duty can be required to work overtime.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Jonathan Stanko, a product technician for the company, died earlier this month from cancer at the age of 32.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
Although the scientists had notified dozens of countries, including Russia, in advance of their high-altitude scientific experiment, the information never made its way to Russia’s radar technicians.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Some require doctors to get approval in advance before providing the treatment or impose restrictions on who’s eligible that go beyond what’s on the drug’s label, such as requiring an SMA specialist to prescribe it.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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In many low- and middle-income counties, there are major shortages of doctors and nurses, not to mention specialists such as neurologists or surgeons.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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Castellani will remain with the company as a consultant, working through a leadership transition with Talarico.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The other side: Historic executive director Tim Walker has criticized the consultant's report and defended his department's work.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Content created by members of Rolling Stone Culture Council, an invitation-only network of industry professionals who share their insights with our audience.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump obviously left office on a sour note in January 2021, written off by many opinion-makers and political professionals.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2013, overwhelming evidence, including expert U.S.-intelligence analysis, showed that the Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad had used chemical weapons on his people.—
Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its operators aim to handle 80 million passengers per year, with the first phase due to open in 2035.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Trump Media & Technology Group shares were down about 1% in extended trading on Friday after the operator of Truth Social released its 2024 results.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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