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
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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
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But just as important, say trauma veterans and professionals, is the psychological reconstruction — the Herculean challenge of restoring the sense of confidence and hope now also reduced to rubble.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Figs Figs is reportedly donating PPE and essential supplies to hospitals and providing meals and childcare support to healthcare professionals and their families.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
15 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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So, the fire chiefs have asked the federal government and arson experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to come in and help local investigators.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
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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On January 24, 1848, American carpenter and sawmill operator James Wilson Marshall discovered gold in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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