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
There are several headwinds that might slow down the rally before the year ends, said Piper Sandler’s chief market technician.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Incorporating foley artists — sound FX technicians from the film industry — to live performance is something that Santaolalla had considered for some time.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The contract covers 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives and other employees who support AT&T’s residential and business network across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
The country's top electricity official, Lazaro Guerra, said on a morning TV news program that another grid malfunction in western Cuba had forced technicians to begin anew connecting three important power plants to the system, temporarily stalling progress.
—Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Incorporating foley artists — sound FX technicians from the film industry — to live performance is something that Santaolalla had considered for some time.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The contract covers 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives and other employees who support AT&T’s residential and business network across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
The country's top electricity official, Lazaro Guerra, said on a morning TV news program that another grid malfunction in western Cuba had forced technicians to begin anew connecting three important power plants to the system, temporarily stalling progress.
—Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Based in a European city (the EMA is based in Amsterdam), a European economic security network would assemble representatives of EU member states and specialists to centralize knowledge and expertise.Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Publishers and specialists are struggling to keep up with the impact of new content Newsletter sign up (Image credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images) published 8 November 2024 Generative AI’s rapid rise over recent years has sparked panic about misinformation, job losses and more.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article BERKELEY — Sophie Hahn is leading in her race to become Berkeley’s mayor, with education consultant Adena Ishii trailing closely behind, according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday by Alameda County.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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And incumbent Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash received about 56% against Republican business consultant Steve Johnson, who had about 44%.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of accounting professionals with necessary expertise.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Some of the restorers are professionals, but many more appear to be hobbyists, in it for the challenge, the fun and the satisfaction.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, some tax experts say that higher tariffs would cause a financial burden on low- to moderate-income taxpayers due to the potential for higher consumer costs.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The National Park Service has said that if agricultural operators lose their leases there, all people living on those farms and ranches would have to leave.Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Cuba’s state-run grid operator UNE said the high winds had caused the country’s electrical system to collapse.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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