technician — a person who is skilled in the practical application of a science or technology
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is skilled in the practical application of a science or technology
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɛkˈnɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The Wi-Fi technician arrived and immediately asked, 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'
- She works as a laboratory technician at the hospital.
- The TV technician said the problem was between the chair and the remote control.
technician
NOUN[/tɛkˈnɪʃən/]
a person who is skilled in the practical application of a science or technology
Skilled technician repairing complex machinery
The spacecraft technician prepared the rocket for launch. (TECHNOLOGY + FIXER = TECHNICIAN)
The technician's precision kept the mission running smoothly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'techne' (skill, craft, art), passing through Latin before entering English. Originally denoting an artist or craftsperson, it evolved in modern usage to refer specifically to a skilled specialist in science and technology.
Breakdown
techne- (Greek: skill, craft, technique) + -ician (suffix denoting a specialist or practitioner in a particular field or skill).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The Wi-Fi technician arrived and immediately asked, 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'”
“She works as a laboratory technician at the hospital.”
“The TV technician said the problem was between the chair and the remote control.”
“We need to hire more technicians for our growing IT department.”
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