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Recent Examples of nontechnical
Ludwig and van Giffen reported that although AI is top of mind even for nontechnical business executives and board members, most boards struggle to understand both the implications of AI for their businesses and their role in governing it.
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John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But remember that, in most cases, nontechnical people don’t share your passion for the details.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
These platforms allowed even nontechnical actors to launch sophisticated ransomware campaigns by renting tools and infrastructure from seasoned operators.
—Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, if a customer reports slow internet, the AI agent can check their connection status, identify a router issue and guide them through a reset process using simple, nontechnical language.
—Naveen Achyuta, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But remember that, in most cases, nontechnical people don’t share your passion for the details.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
These platforms allowed even nontechnical actors to launch sophisticated ransomware campaigns by renting tools and infrastructure from seasoned operators.
—Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, if a customer reports slow internet, the AI agent can check their connection status, identify a router issue and guide them through a reset process using simple, nontechnical language.
—Naveen Achyuta, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nontechnical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontechnical
Adjective
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Also out: general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Promoted to director of college scouting in 2003 and director of player personnel in 2009 and then assistant general manager in 2012, DeCosta has essentially been setting the prospect board and running Ravens’ drafts since 2005.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Its findings thus far, though, have been oddly untechnical.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
16 Dec. 2022
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There is something in him that deeply resonates with us, something completely untechnical, unstylized, and unformalized.—
Michael LaPointe,
The New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2022
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The ballot language was nonspecific on how the money raised would be spent and did not specify that a big chunk of it would be used to build a 250-bed jail estimated to cost between $150 million to $250 million.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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When to See a Healthcare Provider Hypogonadism can cause symptoms that are nonspecific, meaning they could be caused by and easily attributed to other conditions, including aging.—
James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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This approach is a game-changer for domain-specific tasks, bridging the gap between generalized AI capabilities and your unique needs.—
John Goodson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This shift is part of a long-term movement in Silicon Valley, where AI is evolving beyond generalized models to highly specialized, industry-specific applications.—
Arthur Mouratov,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Inevitably, skipping ordinary procedural checks, the administration made at least one mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia, and probably many others.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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Last year, Walmart led retailers in generating the largest portion of sales from its generic brands, followed closely by Target.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
27 Feb. 2025
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As inflation continues to tighten budgets, purveyors of generic brands stand to benefit, especially as shoppers prioritize savings without sacrificing essential goods, such as eggs and bath issues.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Nontechnical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontechnical. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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