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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTechnician
/tɛkˈnɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person skilled in the technical aspects of a particular field, especially in the fields of science, engineering, or technology.
"The technician repaired the complex machinery with precision." - 2
A person who operates or maintains equipment or machinery.
"The sound technician ensured that the audio quality was perfect during the live concert."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'tekhnē', meaning art, craft, or skill, entering English via Modern Latin and French in the 18th century. Originally denoting a person skilled in a particular art or craft, the meaning evolved alongside the Industrial Revolution to describe specialists in applied sciences and mechanical operations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Technician" is said worldwide
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Technicien
Transliteration: tɛk.ni.sjɛ̃
"Le technicien a réparé l'équipement rapidement."
Techniker
Transliteration: ˈtɛçnɪkɐ
"Der Techniker hat das Problem schnell gelöst."
Tecnico
Transliteration: ˈtɛ.ni.ko
"Il tecnico ha sistemato il computer."
Técnico
Transliteration: ˈtekniko
"El técnico arregló el dispositivo rápidamente."
Técnico
Transliteration: ˈtɛk.nɪ.ku
"O técnico consertou a máquina com eficiência."
तकनीशियन
Transliteration: Taknishiyan
"तकनीशियन ने उपकरण को ठीक किया।"
技术员
Transliteration: jìshùyuán
"技术员快速修复了设备。"
기술자
Transliteration: gisulja
"기술자가 장비를 신속하게 수리했습니다."
技術者
Transliteration: gijutsusha
"技術者が機器を迅速に修理しました。"
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