technical
/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its practical skills and techniques; involving specialized machinery.
Key Academic Collocations
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technicaltechnicallytechnicalitytechnician
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
specializedscientificmechanicalpracticaltechnological
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Governments should invest in vocational technical education to equip young adults for careers in renewable engineering."
"The installation of offshore wind turbines requires specialized technical expertise and bespoke maritime vessels."
"While the project faced initial technical difficulties, all operational parameters were satisfied by the fourth quarter."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Technical expertise' and 'technical education' are high-utility collocations for essays on jobs, robotics, and schooling.