technical

Definition

  • adjective: relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc.
  • adjective: having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or scientific subject
  • synonyms: skilled, commercial

Examples

  • ('informal') I'm not really 18 years old until tomorrow, if you want to 'get technical' about it. [=if you want to be very exact or precise about it]

  • I missed the first 10 minutes of the show because the network was experiencing 'technical difficulties/problems'.

  • Her ice-skating routine had the highest level of 'technical' difficulty. = Her routine was very 'technical'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sorry, folks. The ride is closed. Everyone needs to proceed to the monorail and exit towards the-- Come on, guys, I just work here. Due to technical difficulties, all our exhibits are now closed. You know that I'm not at liberty to reveal the asset's genetic makeup. Modified animals are known (..)
    2015 Jurassic World
  • (..) Sir! There are thermal cameras all over that paddock. She did not just disappear! It must have been some kind of a technical malfunction. Were you not watching? She marked up that wall as a distraction. She wanted us to think she escaped! Hold on. We are talking about an animal here. (..)
    2015 Jurassic World