technician

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job relates to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc.
  • noun: a specialist in the 'technical' details of a subject or occupation
  • synonyms: admirable crichton, adept, aficionado

Examples

  • As a painter, he was more than just a 'technician'; he was a creative genius.

  • They hired a 'technician' to help maintain the office's computers.

  • She is the lighting/sound 'technician' for the play.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's not the least accessible system I've seen. -There's no closed-circuit to tap into? -No. Then it's definitely a black bag job. They employ an in-house technician? Two. And one of them is lonely. Thanks, Charmaine. I'll return it in an hour. -Say hi to your mom for me. (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven