TECHNICAL Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

technical

adjective

ˈtek-ni-kəl

Definition of technical

as in specialized

used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language

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Recent Examples of technical The category allows De Beers London to demonstrate its technical prowess while cultivating relationships with its most discerning clients. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The challenge goes beyond technical expertise, said Corfield. — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Here, the fabric’s waterproofing is aided by a light water-repellent finish and thorough internal seam taping, a technical manufacturing process rarely attempted by factories outside of southeast Asia. — Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Reinwald said her priorities if elected include expanding career technical education pathways for students interested in trades after high school, securing more state funding and supporting the retention of teachers and other school staff. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for technical

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The partnership combines Skydio’s X10D drone with L3Harris radios and specialized waveforms designed to protect command links in contested environments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors say the defendants used specialized equipment and drones to reach high locations and record their activities.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of specialized

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The collaboration centers on Muse Spark Open, the most capable open-weight model released under a license that allows for limited commercial use, according to Meta.

— Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Departments with limited staffing may not have the resources to dedicate multiple investigators to tracking down a suspect vehicle.

— Gino Vicci, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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The café uses a special roast from an NKC small-batch roaster called Northlandia, according to Stevie Rose, marketing specialist at Life Unlimited.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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