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
Rhames and Pegg will return to Ethan’s team as IMF’s computer technician Luther Tickell and IMF’s technical field agent Benji Dunn, respectively.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Proctor’s father was an Apollo-era engineering technician, and in 2009 Proctor was a finalist in NASA’s astronaut-selection program.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In 2023, eight correction officers were added along with two medical technicians.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The 36-year-old has a bachelor of science in microbiology from Michigan State University and previously worked as a laboratory technician.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Proctor’s father was an Apollo-era engineering technician, and in 2009 Proctor was a finalist in NASA’s astronaut-selection program.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In 2023, eight correction officers were added along with two medical technicians.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The 36-year-old has a bachelor of science in microbiology from Michigan State University and previously worked as a laboratory technician.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Some require doctors to get approval in advance before providing the treatment or impose restrictions on who’s eligible that go beyond what’s on the drug’s label, such as requiring an SMA specialist to prescribe it.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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In many low- and middle-income counties, there are major shortages of doctors and nurses, not to mention specialists such as neurologists or surgeons.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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Castellani will remain with the company as a consultant, working through a leadership transition with Talarico.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The other side: Historic executive director Tim Walker has criticized the consultant's report and defended his department's work.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
11 Feb. 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.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump obviously left office on a sour note in January 2021, written off by many opinion-makers and political professionals.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2013, overwhelming evidence, including expert U.S.-intelligence analysis, showed that the Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad had used chemical weapons on his people.—
Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its operators aim to handle 80 million passengers per year, with the first phase due to open in 2035.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Trump Media & Technology Group shares were down about 1% in extended trading on Friday after the operator of Truth Social released its 2024 results.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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