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Technical Definition & Meaning

technical
adjective
  1. of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill; "his technical innovation was his brushwork"; "the technical dazzle of her dancing"
  2. characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences; "a technical problem"; "highly technical matters hardly suitable for the general public"; "a technical report"; "producing the A-bomb was a challenge to the technical people of this country"; "technical training"; "technical language"
  3. of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles; "technical college"; "technological development"
  4. of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood; "technical terminology"; "a technical report"; "technical language"
  5. resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations; "analysts content that the stock market is due for a technical rally"; "the fall is only a technical correction"
noun
  1. a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it
  2. (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play

"Technical" in song lyrics

See how technical is used in real songs:

  • "So, I'm too deadly technical"
    60 Second Assassin — Sword Style
  • "And if i chomped computer chips, then i would be quite technical"
    Boac f/ Mr. Pibb — You Are What You Eat
  • "Hyper technical"
    Da Bush Babees — Pon De Attack

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Frequently asked questions

What does technical mean?
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill; "his technical innovation was his brushwork"; "the technical dazzle of her dancing" characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences; "a technical problem"; "highly technical matters hardly suitable for the general public"; "a technical report"; "producing the A-bomb was a challenge to the technical people of this country"; "technical training
What part of speech is technical?
Technical is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does technical have?
Technical has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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