How to Use technical in a Sentence

technical

1 of 2 adjective
  • He is using the word in its technical sense.
  • The essay is too technical for me.
  • The film's director hired a real police officer as a technical consultant.
  • Technical experts analyzed the data.
  • If you have any problems with your new computer, we offer 24-hour technical support.
  • I missed the first 10 minutes of the show because the network was experiencing technical difficulties.
  • The next task would be to break down Bernstein’s style in a very technical way.
    Esther Zuckerman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2023
  • From a very technical standpoint, the Senate is not on the bill just yet.
    Chad Pergram, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2024
  • In the technical world, the color of light is no less important.
    Tracy H. Schloemer, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2023
  • But the White Helmets do not have the technical ability to clear those.
    Raja Abdulrahim, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • One of the last to do so, citing a technical glitch for his delay, was McCarthy.
    Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Early reports out of Iran blamed the crash on a technical failure, but some alleged that the plane had been hit by a missile.
    Amir Ahmadi Arian, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The hiker’s body was recovered by a technical ropes unit.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN, 8 July 2023
  • Save the longer excursions and the technical terrain for a different day.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The straightforward thing would be to show more of these pop-ups and not send people on a wild goose chase after fake technical issues.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The next step is to look at the products and services that are easy for clients to consume without a lot of technical explanation.
    Kimberly Deobald, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Now, Google has made technical changes to rein in that surveillance power.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Righting the ship would require Musk to recognize that fixing X is more than a technical task.
    Taylor Lorenz, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Even the living quarters used to be a technical enterprise.
    Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
  • This design sleight of hand transforms a highly technical area into a tony lounge.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
  • And more than a technical thing, that the music should never be seen not to take itself seriously.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
  • In technical terms, Lizzo’s attorneys want Daniels’ case dismissed because it was filed in the wrong place.
    Bill Donahue, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Always obtain your artists’ technical riders and ensure that your on-site AV techs have reviewed them prior to the event.
    Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Real Bedford play technical, passing soccer—a far cry from the punts up the field people expect from the lower leagues.
    Joel Khalili, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Pilots are expected to have the technical skills and know-how to do this job effectively, but no one simply lands in the cockpit out of nowhere.
    TIME, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Read David’s full story—including much more technical detail, for the wonks among you!—here.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Mira Costa was upset a technical wasn’t called when there was a celebration with time still on the clock.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Other standouts in the collection include long- and short-sleeved polo shirts (in white and black), as well as a lightweight technical bomber.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2023
  • There have also been technical challenges related to balancing the weight of a robotic motor on a small stand.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The students first learn soft skills, such as teamwork and clear communication, then transition into technical skills.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
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technical

2 of 2 noun
  • He was charged with his second technical of the game and tossed.
    Christian Clark, NOLA.com, 21 Jan. 2021
  • The call sent DeRozan to the bench for a prolonged period, and earned him a technical on the way there.
    Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 21 Jan. 2021
  • That's crazy to be giving out that many technicals to kids.
    Andrew Joseph, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2017
  • Porter, who barked all the way to the bench, picked up a pair of technicals on the play, leading to an early ejection.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • Walker received a pair of quick technicals and was done for the evening.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2020
  • Creighton coach Greg McDermott was so vexed that he was called for a technical for the first time since 2018.
    David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2022
  • Late in the first half, Hurley was assessed a technical.
    Shreyas Laddha, courant.com, 22 Feb. 2022
  • In the dust-up, Quinones was assessed two technicals and an ejection.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024
  • These days, the technicals almost always prompt blank stares and bug eyes all around.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2019
  • Knight, after two fouls called on his team, is hit with his first technical.
    Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023
  • In the final four minutes, Durham fouled out and was tagged with his second technical of the night as the Hughes' benched waved him off the court.
    Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Aldridge and Ibaka both received technicals on the play.
    Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Griffin then stepped to Ariza who did the same and both were given technicals and ejected.
    Demetrio Teniente, Houston Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Four of those fouls came in the last 24 seconds, with the Mountaineers chasing, and include the two technicals on Huggins.
    Sam Mellinger, kansascity, 17 Feb. 2018
  • Ham picked up a technical in the fourth quarter for arguing a call.
    Pat Graham, ajc, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Green stayed on the court in a game that featured three technicals on one play 3:08 before halftime.
    Washington Post, 13 June 2017
  • Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been hit with four technicals this season.
    Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, 28 Feb. 2020
  • Sarver encouraged the player to appeal the technical because Green had used the word in the game.
    Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2021
  • And Hassan Whiteside and Saric were called for double technicals on a play with 5:29 left in the third.
    Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • There was a skirmish, a whistle and Green ended up with his third technical of the playoffs.
    Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2018
  • Smith was given a flagrant foul one and he and Smart were both issued technicals.
    Aj Neuharth-Keusch, USA TODAY, 16 May 2018
  • At 3:01, a double technical was assessed to Jackson and the Wildcats’ Moore.
    Shreyas Laddha, courant.com, 22 Feb. 2022
  • The Cavs led 28-24 after a crazy first quarter in which both Durant and Draymond Green were slapped with technicals.
    Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, 25 Dec. 2017
  • The bakers are told every single challenge — save for the technicals — right when they're cast on the show, The Guardian reported.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Later in the fourth, with James complaining about a no-call, Lakers coach Darvin Ham stormed onto the court and was called for a technical.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Selden talked a little too much after the foul and was charged with his second technical of the game, therefore ejected.
    Sarah Todd, Philly.com, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The second technical came with 8:34 left after Charles Bediako made a layup and was fouled.
    Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Fired up, Miller was issued a technical by the referees, which allowed the Wings guard Marina Mabry to trim the lead to one with a shot at the free-throw line.
    Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2022
  • Jovic hadn’t picked up a technical in his first 42 NBA appearances.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • That included a miss by Garcia in a tie game with 63 seconds left after Storr was called for a technical for hanging on the rim while trying to rebound a miss by Klesmit.
    Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024

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