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technical

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/noun, adjective3 syllables

Technical means: relating to or concerned with machinery or tools.

Synonyms for technical8

noun, as in (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play

technical foul

adjective, as in relating to or concerned with machinery or tools

mechanical, mechanically skillful

adjective, as in of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

expert, skilled

adjective, as in of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

proficient

adjective, as in of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles

technological

adjective, as in resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations

commercial

Opposites of technical

nontechnical

What does technical mean?9

adjective

1

relating to or concerned with machinery or tools“mechanical arts”

2

of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood“technical terminology”

3

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill“his technical innovation was his brushwork”

4

of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles“technical college”

5

resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations“analysts content that the stock market is due for a technical rally”

6

characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences“a technical problem”

7

according to strict interpretation of the law or set of rules

noun

1

(basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play

2

a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Technical in a sentence

  • Owing to technical problems, a film was shown instead of the advertised programme.sundown
  • Russian ballet is world-renowned for its technical brilliance, artistry, and beauty.Amastan
  • Any potential competitor needs to have strong technical specifications, functionality and visual appeal.Cangarejo
  • Due to technical reasons, the search feature is currently disabled.krzysiek
  • Owing to a technical fault, this train terminates here.sundown
  • However, the company does not provide technical support for the application.shekitten
  • Written in technical terms, this book is very difficult to understand.CM
  • Due to a technical malfunction, this train's service will be henceforth discontinued.corbinjurgens

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Forms of technical

as a noun

plural
technicals