technical

B1 · Intermediate

adj. relating to machines, computers, and science.

adj. relating to or involving technology, especially in an industrial or scientific context.

“We are having some technical problems with the website today.”

“The company is seeking a candidate with strong technical skills to manage their new cloud computing infrastructure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. following the exact rules of something, even if it doesn't seem practical.

adj. according to a strict interpretation of such rules or facts; often used to contrast a formal truth with a practical reality.

“It was a technical win because the other team arrived five minutes late.”

“Although he is the technical owner of the property, his sister has managed all the financial responsibilities for decades.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a pickup truck with a large gun attached to the back.

n. an improvised fighting vehicle, typically a civilian pickup truck modified with a mounted machine gun or anti-aircraft gun.

“The soldiers drove a technical through the desert to guard the border.”

“The militia relied heavily on light technicals for mobility across the rugged terrain where heavy tanks could not pass.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports Informal

n. a foul in basketball for breaking rules that don't involve physical contact.

n. a technical foul; a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct or administrative violations rather than physical contact during play.

“The coach got a technical for shouting at the referee.”

“The point guard was assessed a technical after throwing the ball against the stanchion in frustration.”