as in specialized
used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge
although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language
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Recent Examples of technical
Either there was some human error along the chain of command issuing evacuations or there was some type of technical error in sending the alerts.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
But progressive rhetoric must be matched by technical realism and fiscal responsibility.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
All told, the game's artistic and technical presentation is top-notch.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
But progressive rhetoric must be matched by technical realism and fiscal responsibility.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
All told, the game's artistic and technical presentation is top-notch.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for technical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technical
Adjective
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Multiple nearby agencies came in to assist as the sheriff's office brought in air support, several specialized reinforcement teams and an armored vehicle.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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These networks allow for broader, more specialized care tailored to each region’s needs.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, access is limited, and many patients struggle to obtain prescriptions through the NHS.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rather than deal with Nicky and Chloe and their lives in the aftermath of this catastrophe, the finale is all dry plot machinations, even scattering breadcrumbs for a repetitive second season despite Amazon billing the show as a limited series.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Monday is when scheduled events at the cemetery include a concert by the United States Marine Band and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from special guests.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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So when most kids were enrolling in third grade, Alisa was enrolled in community college, as a special student, in spring 2023.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Technical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technical. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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