Meaning & use
technically
In a strict, literal, or precise sense, often when the practical reality differs slightly.
See it in a sentence
Technically, a tomato is a fruit, though most cooks treat it as a vegetable.
He arrived after midnight, so technically he missed the deadline by a few minutes.
A note on using this word
Often signals a pedantic correction that is accurate but beside the practical point.
Words with a similar meaning
strictly speakingliterally
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Another way to use it
2. adverb
With regard to skill or technique rather than artistic or emotional quality.
The pianist played the piece technically well, though it lacked feeling.
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