What does technically mean?
Definitions for technically
tech·ni·cal·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
technicallyadverb
with regard to technique
"technically lagging behind the Japanese"; "a technically brilliant boxer"
technicallyadverb
with regard to technical skill and the technology available
"a technically brilliant solution"
technicallyadverb
according to the exact meaning; according to the facts
"technically, a bank's reserves belong to the stockholders"; "technically, the term is no longer used by experts"
Wiktionary
technicallyadverb
Based on precise facts.
Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
technicallyadverb
Having the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.
Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.
technicallyadverb
According to the current state of science.
For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.
ChatGPT
technically
Technically refers to a precise or exact understanding or dealing with something according to a specific set of rules, facts, or principles related to technology or a particular subject. It often pertains to the knowledge and application of specialized methods, procedures, or skills. It can also suggest the correct or strict interpretation of a term or situation.
Webster Dictionary
Technicallyadverb
in a technical manner; according to the signification of terms as used in any art, business, or profession
British National Corpus
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'technically' in Adverbs Frequency: #427
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of technically in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of technically in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of technically in a Sentence
We didn't have the financial support that we have now, so you bring dedicated, enthusiastic sponsors in... that are going to stand behind it and financially and technically support the event, keep it going, keep the media involved and let people know about it [ then ] everybody wins.
Such a major shift will occur first at small airports, as was the case when the earlier ID checks began in early 2008, technically, the 'final' airport at which REAL ID enforcement is established could be as late as 2020 -- four years from now, when the deadline of total public enrollment for REAL ID is scheduled to occur, unless a further extension occurs.
I don't coach technically, i understand the techniques, but for me it's more around man-management and trying to provide the right environment for the team to go out and be the best versions of themselves.
I do, he is very technically sound.
A lot of people don’t know that you can technically make your own blizzard so when they find out, they go crazy with the candies and toppings.
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Translations for technically
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- أصلاًArabic
- tècnicamentCatalan, Valencian
- eigentlich, fachlich, technischGerman
- en realidad, técnicamenteSpanish
- oikeasti, tosiasiallisesti, teknisestiFinnish
- techniquement, véritablementFrench
- तकनीकी रूप सेHindi
- secara teknisIndonesian
- veramente, tecnicamenteItalian
- 기술적으로Korean
- technisch gezien, strikt genomen, technisch, technisch gesprokenDutch
- egentlig, tekniskNorwegian
- technicznie, właściwiePolish
- na realidade, tecnicamentePortuguese
- технически, чтобы быть точным, собственно, формально, строго говоряRussian
- tekniskt, egentligenSwedish
- วิชาการ, ทั้งThai
- teknik olarakTurkish
- 技術上Chinese
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