Word
technologist
Phoneticstech·nol·o·gist, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌtɛkˈnɑɫədʒɪst/
UK/tɛknˈɒlədʒˌɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who uses or develops technology to solve problems. You use this word for someone who works with computers, machines, or scientific tools.
n. a person who applies scientific or industrial knowledge to practical tasks, particularly in the development or operation of technology. Often used to describe professionals in fields like information technology or engineering.
Examples
“The company hired a new technologist to manage their servers.”
“As a biomedical technologist, she spends her days testing samples and ensuring the lab equipment runs smoothly.”
“The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has created a high demand for data technologists who can bridge the gap between complex algorithms and real-world business applications.”
Examples
simple
“The company hired a new technologist to manage their servers.”
contextual
“As a biomedical technologist, she spends her days testing samples and ensuring the lab equipment runs smoothly.”
complex
“The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has created a high demand for data technologists who can bridge the gap between complex algorithms and real-world business applications.”
Real-World Examples
“A medical technologist working in critical care at a city hospital, she was used to emergencies.” “These proportions were higher than for other professions including nuclear technologists, who are routinely exposed to radiation from non-cosmic sources yet placed 12th on the list, the authors said.” Etymology
From technolog(y) + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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