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Definition of technician

technician

/tɛkˈnɪʃ.ən/
tech · ni · cian
Adverb:technically
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Plural:technicians
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Adjective:technical
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technician Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a laboratory, workshop, or technological field.

Example

"The laboratory technician carefully analyzed the blood samples under the microscope."

2

An expert in the practical or formal technique of a particular art, sport, or craft.

Example

"Although she is a brilliant technician at the piano, some critics feel her playing lacks emotional depth."

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technicolored
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'technic' plus the agent suffix '-ian', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'tekhnē', meaning 'art, skill, or craft'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Technician. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/technician
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