technically
/ˈtɛknɪkli/
adverb
- According to the exact meaning of a rule, fact, or definition, even if it may not be true in a practical or general sense.
- She is technically still employed, though she hasn't worked in months.
- Technically, you are not allowed to park here, but no one ever gets a ticket.
- Technically, a tomato is a fruit, but we usually treat it like a vegetable.
- In a way that involves or relates to specialized knowledge, skills, or methods, especially in science, engineering, or mechanics.
- He is technically skilled at repairing old radios.
- The report was written in a very technically complex language that few could understand.
- The project was technically challenging but very rewarding.
- In a way that is based on a strict or literal interpretation, often used to introduce a minor correction or clarification.
- I know you call it a 'bug,' but technically it's a software glitch.
- Technically speaking, the Earth is not a perfect sphere.
- Technically, the meeting ended at 3:00, but people stayed to chat.
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