technical
/ˈtɛknɪkəl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of TECHNICAL
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a
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relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc.
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technical training/knowledge/skills
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the latest technical [=(more commonly) technological] advances in aircraft design
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If you have any problems with your new computer, we offer 24-hour technical support.
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I missed the first 10 minutes of the show because the network was experiencing technical difficulties/problems.
b
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teaching practical skills rather than ideas about literature, art, etc.
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[more technical; most technical]
a
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having special knowledge especially of how machines work or of how a particular kind of work is done
b
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relating to the special skills or techniques needed to do a particular job or activity
3
[more technical; most technical]
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involving special knowledge, language, etc., that is used or understood by experts but usually not by others
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technical writing
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The essay is too technical for me.
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the more technical details/aspects of their research
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“Cartography” is the technical name/term/word for the making of maps.
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He is using the word in its technical sense/meaning.
4
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according to a very strict explanation of a rule, fact, etc.
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a technical violation of the law
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They were arguing over a minor technical point. [=technicality]
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(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]