technical
gb/tˈɛknɪkəl/ us/tˈɛknɪkəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 1500
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
Relating to a specific subject's skills
About special skills or knowledge for a certain job or subject.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is technical
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'technical' with 'technological'. 'Technical' refers to specialized skill or detail, while 'technological' refers to technology itself.
Sinónimos
specialized (Focuses on being limited to a specific area of expertise.)
Antónimos
general (Refers to something broad and not specific to one area of expertise.)
Colocações
technical skills
|technical knowledge
|technical details
|technical support
|technical problem
Temas
work
|education
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The job requires strong technical skills in software development.
- She explained the technical details of the project to the engineers.
- We hired a consultant to solve a technical problem.
- The instructions are too technical for beginners.
- He works as a technical advisor for the film industry.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have good technical skills in computers.
- This book is very technical.
- We need someone with technical knowledge.
- He can fix technical problems.
- She is studying technical subjects.
adjective
B2
property
2
Involving detailed rules or procedures
About exact rules or small details in laws or systems.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is a technical [point/issue]
Erro comum:
Learners may think 'technical' here means 'related to machines', but it can also mean 'related to rules or details'.
Sinónimos
procedural (Focuses on following a set process or steps.)
Antónimos
substantive (Focuses on the essential meaning rather than formal details.)
Colocações
technical point
|technical issue
|technicality
Temas
law
|business
Exemplos
- The case was dismissed on a technical point of law.
- They won the match due to a technicality in the rules.
- Her appeal succeeded because of a technical error in the paperwork.
- The contract was void for technical reasons.
- The judge ruled in his favor on a technical ground.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He lost the game on a technical point.
- She won because of a technicality in the law.
- The meeting was canceled for technical reasons.
- They stopped work because of a technical rule.
- It is only a technical issue.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
About applied science and engineering
About machines, engineering, or technology work.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is technical
Sinónimos
technological (More directly about technology; overlaps but may be broader.)
Antónimos
non-technical (Not related to technology or engineering.)
Colocações
technical drawing
|technical report
|technical equipment
Temas
science
|technology
Exemplos
- He wrote a technical report for the engineering team.
- The factory requires technical equipment to operate.
- They are looking for staff with a strong technical background in electronics.
- We attended a seminar on technical innovations in renewable energy.
- The manual includes detailed technical diagrams.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She makes technical drawings for buildings.
- This is a technical report about the project.
- We need technical equipment for the lab.
- He has a technical job in engineering.
- They make technical plans for machines.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
technical
IPA
GB/tˈɛknɪkəl/
US/tˈɛknɪkəl/
Sílabas e acento
tech - nic - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (tech)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: technical
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
technology
noun B1
technological
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-technical
adjective
Advanced or less common
technicality
noun
technologist
noun
Expressões
on a technicality
1/ˈɔn ə tˌɛknɪkˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
Decision made due to minor rule detail
When something happens or changes because of a small rule or detail, not the main issue.
Exemplos
- The case was thrown out on a technicality.
- He avoided punishment on a technicality.
technical difficulties
1/tˈɛknɪkəl dˈɪfɪkʌltiz/
fixed phrase
Problems with equipment working properly
Problems with machines, computers, or other systems not working right.
Exemplos
- The live stream was interrupted due to technical difficulties.
- The show was delayed due to technical difficulties.
- We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines.
- We are experiencing technical difficulties with our internet service.
technical support
1/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Help with technology problems
Help people get when they have problems with computers, phones, or other equipment.
Exemplos
- Call technical support if your computer stops working.
- The company offers 24/7 technical support for its customers.
technical support
2/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
help with technology products/services
Help from experts when you have problems with technology like computers or phones.
Exemplos
- Call technical support if your computer isn't working.
- The company offers 24/7 technical support for customers.