Technician
/tɛkˈnɪʃən/
Definitions
A person who is trained or skilled in the technical details of a specific field or occupation.
/tɛkˈnɪʃən/
A person skilled in a practical art; a specialist.
The technician repaired the broken printer.
💡 Simply: A technician is like a skilled helper who works with tools or special equipment to fix things or make them work right. Imagine a car technician who fixes your car!
👶 For kids: A technician is someone who knows how to fix or work on something, like a TV or a car.
More Examples
The technician performed a routine check on the aircraft's engine.
We called a technician to install the new software.
The experienced technician quickly diagnosed the problem.
How It's Used
"The computer technician fixed the broken hard drive."
"A lab technician analyzed the blood sample."
"The engineering technician troubleshooted the faulty machinery."
Synonyms
From Greek 'tekhnikos' (skilled in art) + '-ian' (suffix denoting a person). The term emerged in the 19th century with the rise of industrialization, referring initially to individuals skilled in practical arts and crafts.
The term's usage increased significantly in the 20th century with the growth of technology and specialized fields like medicine and engineering.
Memory tip
Think of the 'tech' in technician as related to technology or the practical application of skill.