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
Mark Faux, a field technician, visited Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society research station in March 2023 for a trail-cleaning project.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Homeowners should turn off the power and the gas supply to the furnace, then leave the home until a licensed HVAC technician inspects the heater.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
This stigma has led schools nationwide to remove many in-school vocational programs where children were exposed to various careers, such as HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The doctor and ultrasound technician told her that her insurance provider, UnitedHealthcare, would not cover it, but Henderson decided to do it anyway, charging the $6,000 procedure to her credit card.
—Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Homeowners should turn off the power and the gas supply to the furnace, then leave the home until a licensed HVAC technician inspects the heater.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
This stigma has led schools nationwide to remove many in-school vocational programs where children were exposed to various careers, such as HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The doctor and ultrasound technician told her that her insurance provider, UnitedHealthcare, would not cover it, but Henderson decided to do it anyway, charging the $6,000 procedure to her credit card.
—Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
Noun
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Subsequent appointments have left Ash and her medical specialists trying to understand her symptoms.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hampton portrays unconventional hero Gabi Mosely in Found, a one-time kidnapping victim turned public relations specialist who now runs a firm dedicated to finding missing people.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The utility bankrolled political consultants whose companies propped up ghost candidates in Miami-Dade and elsewhere to confuse voters, split the vote and secure state Senate seats for friendlier legislators.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Shockingly, the book is set in a hospital, following Doctor Eitan Rose and his quest to discover what has happened when a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Blades Brown made his first cut as a professional at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jack has done just that: The wrestling professional signed with All Elite Wrestling in January 2019 and has won multiple championship titles since, including the FTW Championship in 2022 and the AEW TNT Championship in 2024.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Immigration law experts spoke with NPR about the case and why Khalil's status as a green card holder is significant.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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In light of the recent measles outbreaks, experts emphasize the best way parents can protect themselves and their kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The outlet said the issues were so serious that boom operators were having to use shadows cast on the receiver aircraft to guide the fueling device into the receptacle, an operation made more difficult on cloudy days.—
Brendan Cole,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Now that the leaf drop has dropped off, the Claw tractors and their operators have returned to their normal duties like running the city’s Household Junk Pickup program, which allows customers to schedule pickups of large items up to twice a year.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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