Sekirov Dictionary

technical

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

adjective 8
noun 7
forms 3

adjective8

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connected with machines, computers and the science used to make them work
- Since the 1940s there had been many technical advancements, and a Mach 3 interceptor was no longer a mere pipe dream.
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Specifically related to a particular discipline.
- Particle physics uses the word spin in a technical sense.
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difficult to understand for those not specialized in this discipline.
- This part of the article is going to be quite technical but I cannot avoid it. It's a very complex topic. — 2025
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Relating to, or requiring, technique.
- The performance showed technical virtuosity, but lacked inspiration.
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Requiring advanced techniques for successful completion.
- It was a technical ascent involving ropework, belays, and protection, and the exposure was great, but there were abundant hand and footholds, and the rock was sound. — 2014
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In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.
- Crossing the front lawn of that house to get to the mailbox was a technical trespass.
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Technically minded; adept with science and technology.
- Kayla can probably get the printer working. She's technical like that.
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Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.
- The market had a technical rally, due to an oversold condition.

noun7

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an ordinary pickup truck with a large gun fixed on its open back, used as a fighting vehicle
- “Individuals or groups of people who have trucks mounted with antiaircraft guns, known as ‘technicals,’ should bring those battlewagons to Mogadishu’s old port,” he said. — 2007
Ellipsis of technical foul.
(informal) Ellipsis of technical rehearsal.
Ellipsis of technical school.
Ellipsis of technical examination.
Ellipsis of technical course.
a move made at just the right moment to cancel the other player's attack in a fighting video game, such as escaping from a throw

forms

technicals · more technical · most technical

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