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technically

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɛknɪkəli/

technically means: According to exact facts, even if people usually understand the situation differently.

adverb

PRECISELY SPEAKINGB2

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.

Similar words: strictly speaking

Common phrases: technically a fruit, technically speaking, technically correct

BY THE RULESB2

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.

Similar words: strictly speaking, formally

Common phrases: technically legal, technically valid, technically allowed, technically correct

IN SKILLC1

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.

Similar words: techniquewise

Common phrases: technically skilled, technically demanding, technically brilliant

IN TECHNOLOGYB2

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?

Similar words: technologically

Common phrases: technically possible, technically feasible, technically advanced

Questions about technically

What does technically mean?

According to exact facts, even if people usually understand the situation differently.

What is technically in other languages?

Türkçe: kesin olarak bakıldığında · Español: técnicamente · Français: techniquement · Deutsch: streng genommen · Italiano: tecnicamente · 日本語: 厳密には

How do you pronounce technically?

It is pronounced /ˈtɛknɪkəli/.

How do you use technically in a sentence?

A tomato is technically a fruit. Technically, whales are mammals, although they live in water.

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