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
After the fight, Taylor Rabe, a wildlife technician with the Yellowstone Wolf, Cougar and Elk Project, kept tabs on the signals coming from 907F’s radio collar.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
These capital-intensive models need skilled operators, technicians, and engineers who take longer to train and will demand higher wages.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of Chinese mine bosses descended, as did Chinese technicians adept at isolating the rare earths from the soil.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The men present themselves to parents — almost always mothers — as photographers, social media experts or web technicians who can create photo-selling sites for them.
—Jennifer Valentino-Devries, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
These capital-intensive models need skilled operators, technicians, and engineers who take longer to train and will demand higher wages.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of Chinese mine bosses descended, as did Chinese technicians adept at isolating the rare earths from the soil.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The men present themselves to parents — almost always mothers — as photographers, social media experts or web technicians who can create photo-selling sites for them.
—Jennifer Valentino-Devries, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technician
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Each specialist should be steeped in the M&A legal considerations relevant to your deal and practice their specialty full time.AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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An infectious-disease specialist has even stated that the practice of shaking hands should be abandoned.Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mike Vrabel Most recent post: Served as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns this season.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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However, independent educational consultants like Eva Ostrum caution against overreliance on AI in crafting personal statements.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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But just as important, say trauma veterans and professionals, is the psychological reconstruction — the Herculean challenge of restoring the sense of confidence and hope now also reduced to rubble.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Figs Figs is reportedly donating PPE and essential supplies to hospitals and providing meals and childcare support to healthcare professionals and their families.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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While many political experts see the move as a U.S. effort to be tough on China, President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay its implementation of the upcoming law and reportedly met with TikTok’s chief executive officer Shou Chew last month.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Here, therapists, psychologists, and other relationship experts share advice for how to kindly and effectively break up with someone. 1.Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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An investigation is underway to find the operator of a private drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft battling the blazes in Los Angeles on Thursday, the FBI said.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Quarry operators provided assistance during the excavation, including specialized equipment such as excavators and rock saws.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Technician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technician. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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