technician

English

Etymology

From technic + -ian.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: tĕk-nĭsh'ən, IPA(key): /tɛkˈnɪʃən/
  • (file)

Noun

technician (plural technicians)

  1. A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.
    Synonyms: techie, technologist
    Antonym: Luddite
    Hyponyms: engineer, mechanic
    The lift technician found the reason the lift wasn't working.

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