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

  • (..) These are Riley's memories. And they are mostly happy if you notice, not to brag. But the really important ones are over here. I don't want to get too technical but these are called core memories. Each one came from a super important time in Riley's life. Like when she first scored a goal. (..)
    2015 Inside Out