Definition of "technical" in English

adjective

1. Specifically related to a particular discipline.

   • Particle physics uses the word spin in a technical sense.

2. Of or related to technology.

   • Since the 1940s there had been many technical advancements, and a Mach 3 interceptor was no longer a mere pipe dream.

3. (of a person) Technically minded; adept with science and technology.

   • Kayla can probably get the printer working. She's technical like that.

4. Relating to, or requiring, technique.

   • The performance showed technical virtuosity, but lacked inspiration.

5. (securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.

   • The market had a technical rally, due to an oversold condition.

6. In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.

   • Crossing the front lawn of that house to get to the mailbox was a technical trespass.

noun

1. A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.

2. (basketball) Ellipsis of technical foul.

3. (video games) A special move in certain fighting games that cancels out the effect of an opponent's attack.

4. Ellipsis of technical school.

5. Ellipsis of technical course.

6. Ellipsis of technical examination.

7. (informal, countable, uncountable) Ellipsis of technical rehearsal.