Technology / B2

tek-NISHUN/tekˈnɪʃn/

A technician does skilled practical work with equipment or in a lab: a lab technician; an IT technician. Engineer is often a protected or higher-status title; scientist designs the study. Do not call a receptionist a technician. NHS and universities advertise technician posts for labs and theatres.

Meaning

A person whose job is skilled practical work with equipment or in a laboratory.

Examples

• “The lab technician calibrated the machines before the practical exam.”
• “An IT technician restored the exam platform after the outage.”

Good to know

a lab / IT / theatre technician. Related: engineer (often different status). Not front-of-house staff. NHS/university job ads.

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