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Just yesterday, the two mega-corps joined hands in what they called a technical collaboration, and while they wouldn't go into detail about what products would sprout from the partnership, it seems that Commercial Times has done the honors.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or derived from technique.
  2. adjective Having special skill or practical knowledge especially in a mechanical or scientific field: a technical adviser.
  3. adjective Used in or peculiar to a specific field or profession; specialized: technical terminology.
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  • Just yesterday, the two mega-corps joined hands in what they called a technical collaboration, and while they wouldn't go into detail about what products would sprout from the partnership, it seems that Commercial Times has done the honors. —  Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
  • He got to in-depth and technical, which is probably good for the wonks, but he probably lost the everyday American. —  Red Hispanic - A Townhall.com user blog
  • As Africa's second highest peak, Mt. Kenya might be better known as a technical climbing destination. —  Brave New Traveler
  • "The course was good fun, nothing too technical which is what made it such a tight race," said Leov.
  • A number of prominent Sa'ada sheikhs showed their apprehensions concerning "dealing with the Sa'ada file as a technical issue," pointing out that the war-torn governorate is in need of security and political efforts to support peace. —  Yemen RSS News Feed - Yemen Times
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  1. From Greek tekhnikos, of art, from tekhnē, art; see teks- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from technic + -al.
 

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/ˈtɛknɪkəl/
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