technical

Everyday

1. Technical means to do with science, machines, computers or practical skills. tree →
2. Technical words are special words used by experts in a subject. tree →
3. Technical can mean following the exact rules strictly: "a technical foul". tree →

In the lessons

In school: technical drawing, technical vocabulary in science and maths (like "denominator" or "photosynthesis"). In everyday life: technical problems with computers. In sport: technical skill. Phrases: technical problem, technical terms, technical support, technical skill.

Examples

• The show was delayed by a technical problem. tree →
• Learn the technical words for the parts of a flower. tree →
• Call technical support if the printer won't work. tree →
• The skater showed great technical skill. tree →
• The book was too technical for me. tree →
• He won on a technical point. tree →
• There still remain several technical trade terms requiring elucidation. tree →

Note

Adverb: technically ("technically, a tomato is a fruit"). Noun: technique (a way of doing something); technician (a person). Informal short form: "techie" for a technical person.

In Jewish tradition

In school: technical drawing, technical vocabulary in science and maths (like "denominator" or "photosynthesis"). In everyday life: technical problems with computers. In sport: technical skill. Phrases: technical problem, technical terms, technical support, technical skill.

Examples

• Nevertheless, this work is expensive, so in order to keep providing this resource, we have taken steps to prevent abuse by commercial parties, including placing technical restrictions on automated querying. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Adverb: technically ("technically, a tomato is a fruit"). Noun: technique (a way of doing something); technician (a person). Informal short form: "techie" for a technical person.