technician

noun

tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈni-shən How to pronounce technician (audio)
Synonyms of technician
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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Skilled technicians, engineering expertise, and dedicated MRO infrastructure are difficult capabilities to build quickly. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 If wear occurs, technicians simply replace the modular protector rather than the entire cable carrier assembly. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 An aging population, growing healthcare needs and rising energy demand are expected to create strong opportunities for healthcare workers, data scientists and renewable energy technicians. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Moore hired the same lab, and MARS technician Jeanine Humphrey did an inspection. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for technician

Word History

Etymology

techn(ic) or techn(ical) entry 1 + -ician

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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technician

noun
tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce technician (audio)
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
tech·​ni·​cian tek-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce technician (audio)
: a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
a medical technician

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