technically
ˈtɛknɪkli
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Definition of technically - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
logicaccording to strict facts or rules
  • Technically, the building is not open to the public.
factually literally
2.
precise meaningaccording to the exact meaning of words or rules
  • Technically, he's right, although it's misleading..
literally precisely
3.
technologyTECH.in terms of technical skill or technologyTECH.
  • The device is technically advanced for its time.
practically scientifically technologically
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Expressions with technically

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in a strict or precise way according to rules
Technically speaking, Pluto is not a planet.

Origin of technically

Greek, tekhne (art) + -ikos (pertaining to)

Terms with technically included in their meaning

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alter technically
modify a computer program or system
reality
in effect or reality, not technically
language
strictly speaking or technically
undeadadj.
supernatural
technically dead but reanimated
technically
in a way that is overly technical or detailed
misleading truth
technically true but misleading statement

Examples of technically in a sentence

  • Technically, it's not a holiday today.
  • Technically, the deadline is tomorrow, but we can submit it today.
  • Technically, this device is obsolete, but it still works.
  • Technically, the software needs an update.
  • The project is technically challenging for new developers.

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  1. French:techniquement, au sens strict, ...
  2. German:genau genommen, technisch, ...
  3. Italian:tecnicamente, in senso stretto, ...
  4. Spanish:técnicamente, en sentido estricto, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecnicamente, em termos técnicos, ...
  6. Chinese:严格来说, 技术上, ...
  7. Japanese:厳密に言えば, テクニカルに, ...
  8. Arabic:مِنَ النَّاحِيَةِ التِّقْنِيَّة, بِدِقَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְּחִינָה טֶכְנִית, מִבְּחִינָה טֶכְנִית, ...
  10. Russian:технически, технологически, ...
  11. Ukrainian:технічно, формально, ...
  12. Hindi:सख़्ती से कहें तो, सटीक रूप से, ...
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