technically

streng genommen

Nach den genauen Tatsachen betrachtet, auch wenn man die Situation gewöhnlich anders versteht.

In einfachem Englisch: According to exact facts, even if people usually understand the situation differently.

• A tomato is technically a fruit.
• Technically, whales are mammals, although they live in water.
• She is technically my aunt, but we are the same age.

Synonyme: strictly speaking

Häufige Wendungen: technically a fruit, technically speaking, technically correct

formal, streng genommen

Nach dem genauen Wortlaut der Regeln, auch wenn das ein irreführendes Bild der Situation ergibt.

In einfachem Englisch: According to the exact rules, even if this gives a misleading picture of the situation.

• Technically, you need permission to enter.
• The contract is technically valid despite the spelling mistake.
• He is technically the owner, although his sister runs everything.

Synonyme: strictly speaking, formally

Häufige Wendungen: technically legal, technically valid, technically allowed, technically correct

technisch

Was die Fähigkeiten betrifft, die man braucht, um eine Tätigkeit gut auszuüben.

In einfachem Englisch: In terms of the skill needed to do an activity well.

• She is a technically skilled dancer.
• The piece is technically demanding for young pianists.
• His performance was technically excellent but lacked feeling.

Synonyme: techniquewise

Häufige Wendungen: technically skilled, technically demanding, technically brilliant

technologisch, technisch

Was die Möglichkeiten oder die Funktionsweise von Technologie betrifft.

In einfachem Englisch: In terms of what technology can do or how it works.

• The repair is technically possible.
• This design is technically advanced but expensive to build.
• Would it be technically feasible to connect these systems?

Synonyme: technologically

Häufige Wendungen: technically possible, technically feasible, technically advanced