technically
In precise terms
Technically means according to the strict or literal interpretation of rules, facts, or definitions: Technically, the library closes at nine, but they let us stay until we finished.
It often signals that what follows is true in a narrow sense but misses the larger point—or that reality diverges from official classification.
In another sense, technically describes matters of technique or specialized knowledge: a technically demanding piano piece, technically proficient but uninspired.
Without any flexibility
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- actuallyIn truth, not supposedly
- formallyIn an official manner
- officiallyWith authorized sanction
legally · nominally · properly · correctly · exactly · narrowly · specifically · by-the-book
Having practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- trainedTaught a skill
qualified · knowledgeable · capable · experienced · accomplished · masterful · dexterous · savvy
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
micrometer · gauge · caliper · metrology · dimensional · benchmarking · validation · verification
Finite problem-solving procedure
- codeSymbolic communication system
- programmingWriting software instructions
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- debuggingError removal from programs
syntax · binary · firmware · hardware · data · compilation · runtime · scripting
Technical construction drawings
- schematicsTechnical drawings of systems
- mechanicsScience of motion
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
circuitry · robotics · aerospace · hydraulics · pneumatics · thermodynamics · kinematics · automation
strictly
Without any flexibility
officially · legally · nominally · properly · correctly · exactly · narrowly · specifically · by-the-book · definitionally
proficient
Having practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
trained · qualified · knowledgeable · capable · experienced · accomplished · masterful · dexterous · savvy · specialized
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
specifications · micrometer · gauge · caliper · metrology · dimensional · benchmarking · validation · verification · accuracy
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- codeSymbolic communication system
- programmingWriting software instructions
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
debugging · syntax · binary · firmware · hardware · data · compilation · runtime · scripting · configuration
blueprints
Technical construction drawings
- schematicsTechnical drawings of systems
- mechanicsScience of motion
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
fabrication · circuitry · robotics · aerospace · hydraulics · pneumatics · thermodynamics · kinematics · automation · infrastructure
- clarifiersi.e., e.g., namely, meaning, specifically
- adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
- evasionsno comment, dodge, deflection, hedging, equivocation
- excusesexcuse, not my fault, overslept, alibi, excuses
- approximationsabout, approximately, around, roughly, almost
- correctionscorrection, corrections, fix, fixing, rectification
technicallyloosely
Without being tight
roughly · approximately · generally · broadly · vaguely
technicallypractically
Almost but not quite
effectively · in practice · in spirit · for all intents and purposes · in reality
technicallynontechnically
Without specialized terminology
colloquially · in layman's terms · informally · popularly · commonly
- technical knowledgeExpertise in specialized methods
- technical difficultiesEquipment or system failures
- technical supportAid for technology users
- technical schoolCareer training institution
- technical issueMalfunction in equipment or systems
- technical difficultyEquipment malfunction disrupting proceedings
technical, technicality, technicalities, technicals, pyrotechnical