Meaning & use
technician
A person skilled in the practical or mechanical aspects of a particular technical field.
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A technician came to repair the broken air conditioning unit.
The lab technician carefully calibrated the equipment before the experiment.
A note on using this word
Suggests hands-on, practical expertise, distinct from an "engineer," who typically designs the systems technicians maintain.
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