TECHNICAL Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

technical

adjective

ˈtek-ni-kəl

Definition of technical

as in specialized

used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language

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Recent Examples of technical Alexia Rolle, the dean of career and technical education at Miami Dade College, has seen how apprenticeships can change lives. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Analysts warn that beyond crowded positioning and technical pullbacks, fundamental risks within the AI supply chain may also be emerging. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 From a technical standpoint, Europe’s workhorse rocket continues to perform well, but there are questions about its long-term viability. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 All of the unoriginality is executed well on a technical level. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for technical

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Meanwhile, enrollment in formal military cadet schools and specialized recruitment tracks reached 780,000 students by 2025, up from 200,000 in 2018.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Trying to mill titanium requires slow, specialized and expensive CNC processes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of specialized

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Following the results, analysts at Bank of America upgraded shares to neutral from an underperform rating on accelerating AI growth, but warned of limited upside ahead.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Yet last week, California managed to pull it off — navigating the public backlash that has derailed and limited efforts by other Western states.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of limited

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At a special fair contest, Iowa pie bakers gave the Pie Lady Louise Piper a fitting farewell.

— Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026
If your stay involves a special occasion, the Teppanyaki show-cooking experience makes for an unforgettable celebration.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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