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| tech·ni·cal [ téknik'l ] |
adjective |
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1. relating to industry or applied science: relating to or specializing in industrial techniques or subjects or applied science
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2. mechanical: relating to the operation of a machine, system, or technique
  The Internet connection is down because of a technical fault.
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3. belonging to specialized area: belonging to or involving a specialized subject, field, or profession
a technical glossary
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4. strictly interpreted: according with a strict interpretation of rules or words
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5. skilled in practical subjects: skilled in practical or scientific subjects
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6. exhibiting technique: exhibiting or deriving from technique or the use of technique
a high level of technical expertise
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7. finance analyzing prices and market indicators: describes a type of security analysis based on past prices and volume levels as well as other market indicators
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8. dress high-tech: describes outdoor clothing that has been made using state-of-the-art materials and techniques
Our technical fleece jacket has advanced dual construction.
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noun (plural tech·ni·cals) |
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1. basketball
Same as technical foul
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2. armed pickup truck: a civilian pickup truck equipped with, e.g., a machine gun, rocket-propelled grenade launcher, or antitank gun, used by irregulars or militia in counterinsurgency operations
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| [Early 17th century. < Greek tekhnikos "of art or skill" < tekhnē "art, skill"] |
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| tech·ni·cal·ly adverb |
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