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technically

[tek-nik-lee] / ˈtɛk nɪk li /
ADVERB
by strict interpretation
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loosely nontechnically
STRONG
inexactly
WEAK


ADVERB
in a specialist way
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nontechnically
STRONG
generally generically
WEAK
inexpertly unprofessionally


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Fisilau brought a huge level of physicality in defence and was technically very good.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026

“It’s such a culmination of all these incredible, brilliant minds thinking so technically that it comes together. It makes things so beautiful and so human.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

Every hire goes through a culture interview, he said, and the company has turned down technically gifted candidates who did not fit.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

The Buckeyes are still ranked, still technically in the hunt for a playoff berth, but Columbus hopes are sinking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

He was still technically the Usher of Deadwood.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman


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