technical

/'teknikəl/

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The word "technical" is an adjective that describes things that are related to a specific skill, field, or area of knowledge, often requiring special understanding or expertise. It can also refer to something that is practical or related to techniques used in a particular profession or activity.

Basic Usage:

• In a sentence: "The engineer wrote a technical report about the new bridge design."
• This sentence shows that the report contains specialized information that requires knowledge in engineering.

Different Meanings:

1. Special Knowledge: "Technical" can describe something that needs special skills or knowledge to understand. For example, "technical language" means words or phrases that are specific to a particular field (like medicine or law).

2. Relating to Techniques: It can also refer to practical skills or techniques, such as in sports or arts. For example, "Her dancing was impressive due to her technical skills."

3. Market Context: In finance, "technical" can refer to market analysis not based on fundamental economic factors but rather on market trends and patterns. For instance, a "technical rally" means a rise in stock prices based on charts and market behavior rather than the company’s fundamentals.

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "technical" can describe very detailed or complicated subjects that may not be suitable for everyone to understand. For example, "The meeting covered highly technical matters that only experts could grasp."

Word Variants:

• Noun: "Technique" (a method of doing something), "Technician" (a person skilled in a specific technical area).
• Adverb: "Technically" (in a manner relating to technique or specialized knowledge).

Synonyms:

• Specialized
• Practical
• Scientific
• Professional
• Detailed

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms directly related to "technical," you might come across phrases like: - Technical difficulties: This refers to problems that arise from complex systems or equipment, often used in contexts like broadcasting or presentations.

Example Sentences:

1. Technical Skills: "To succeed in this job, you need strong technical skills in computer programming."
2. Technical College: "He decided to enroll in a technical college to learn about automotive technology." 3.

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Adjective

1. resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations
   • analysts content that the stock market is due for a technical rally
   • the fall is only a technical correction
2. of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood
   • technical terminology
   • a technical report
   • technical language
3. of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles
   • technical college
   • technological development
4. characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences
   • a technical problem
   • highly technical matters hardly suitable for the general public
   • a technical report
   • producing the A-bomb was a challenge to the technical people of this country
   • technical training
   • technical language
5. of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
   • his technical innovation was his brushwork
   • the technical dazzle of her dancing

Noun

1. (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play
2. a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it

Synonyms

• expert
• technological
• proficient
• technical foul