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
Craig Johnson, chief market technician at Piper Sandler, also sees strong gains ahead.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
The United squad does not have the central midfielders to match Brighton’s pairing of combative technicians Carlos Baleba and Yasin Ayari.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
For many manufacturers, the days of clipboard-wielding technicians making rounds are gone, replaced by invisible webs of sensors, algorithms and real-time analytics that never sleep.
—Raghunandan Gurumurthy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount.
—Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
The United squad does not have the central midfielders to match Brighton’s pairing of combative technicians Carlos Baleba and Yasin Ayari.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
For many manufacturers, the days of clipboard-wielding technicians making rounds are gone, replaced by invisible webs of sensors, algorithms and real-time analytics that never sleep.
—Raghunandan Gurumurthy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount.
—Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
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Danan Hughes was a Chiefs rookie wide receiver and return specialist then, and his first memory of the day was being greeted by the seasonal conditions: a 15-degree wind chill.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hiring specialists for roles in sectors that demand advanced knowledge can help address these gaps, particularly in STEM, healthcare, technology and finance.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, independent educational consultants like Eva Ostrum caution against overreliance on AI in crafting personal statements.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Mike Vrabel Most recent post: Served as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns this season.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These are professionals stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of items at a time.—
Cailey Locklair,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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The aim is to connect those who’ve lost their homes with location management professionals and/or art directors who may have photographed those properties.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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Other experts pointed out that the order could have a chilling effect on relations between government agencies and tech platforms, potentially harming national security.—
Hadas Gold and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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But experts say detection software can misidentify writing as AI-generated.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are tour operators who offer day trips from Veracruz (generally an all-day, 12-hour trip because of the long drive).—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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When an operator at the front needs one a drone is launched from a catapult and flies automatically to the specified area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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