technical
technical Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its specialized techniques and terminology.
"The user manual was filled with technical jargon that confused beginners."
Involving or concerned with applied and industrial sciences, engineering, or mechanical equipment.
"The broadcast was delayed by twenty minutes due to technical difficulties."
According to a strict or exact interpretation of the rules, facts, or law.
"Even a minor filing delay constitutes a technical violation of the contract."
Requiring a high degree of physical skill, precision, or mastery of technique.
"The violinist delivered a dazzling performance of a notoriously technical concerto."
• noun
Market factors relating to historical price patterns and trading volume rather than fundamental economic value (usually used in the plural).
"Short-term traders often rely on technicals to time their entry into the stock market."
North American A technical foul in sports such as basketball, assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct or a procedural infraction.
"The referee called a technical on the coach for arguing from the sideline."
A civilian pickup truck or four-wheel-drive vehicle modified to mount a heavy weapon in the open cargo bed.
"News footage showed a convoy of pickup trucks converted into makeshift technicals."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Technical' and 'technological' are often confused: 'technical' refers to the specialized skills, rules, or practical details of any field (such as a technical foul in sports or a technical legal term), whereas 'technological' specifically relates to modern machinery, electronics, and applied science.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin 'technicus', which derives from Ancient Greek 'tekhnikos' ('relating to art or skill'), from 'tekhnē' ('art, skill, or craft').