technician

[ tek-nish-uhn ]

noun

1. a person who is trained or skilled in the technicalities of a subject.
2. a person who is skilled in the technique of an art, as music or painting.

technician

/ tɛkˈnɪʃən /

noun

1. a person skilled in mechanical or industrial techniques or in a particular technical field
2. a person employed in a laboratory, technical college, or scientific establishment to do practical work
3. a person having specific artistic or mechanical skill, esp if lacking original flair or genius

Word History and Origins

Origin of technician¹

1825–35; technic + -ian; -ician

Example Sentences

Prior to the exemption, only licensed Taylor Company technicians could repair the machines.

From Salon

Sheriff’s Arson Explosives Detail bomb technicians deployed a robot to safely assess and render the package safe, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Lighting technicians run through their settings for each scene.

From Los Angeles Times

He learned upholstery and worked as a mental health technician.

From Los Angeles Times

She also works six to eight hours a week as a beauty technician.

From BBC

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