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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Dubbed the Super Cygnet and described as the world’s smallest supercar, it is offered by Nicholas Mee & Company, a British Aston Martin specialist.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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Content created by members of Rolling Stone Culture Council, an invitation-only network of industry professionals who share their insights with our audience.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Some medical professionals who left the hospital could also come back.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Travelers beware: From vacation scams to insurance to personal safety, a few key considerations can make or break a big trip, according to industry experts.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The panel of expert judges is led by Newsweek Contributing Editor Marcus Weldon, an AI scientist and former president of Bell Labs.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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Freeburg has worked as a camera operator on several reality TV shows, including Dance Moms and Below Deck.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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