: with regard to or in accordance with a strict or literal interpretation of something (such as a rule, a term, or an official description or designation)
What they're doing is technically illegal.
Technically, a tomato is a fruit.
Terry-Thomas's character gives a splendid display of gamesmanship in a tennis match that he wins unfairly without technically cheating. Tim Stanley
The business happens to be in Woodside, N.Y., in the borough of Queens, which technically isn't part of Long Island … Paul R. Martin
While she wasn't technically beautiful, she was striking. Sue Grafton
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: with regard to technology
a more technically advanced vehicle
a technically feasible solution
Looking through the telescope via computer from, say, your office is now technically possible … Aubrey Wallace
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: with regard to technique (as in a performance or movement)
a technically flawless gymnastic routine
musicians learning to play a technically difficult passage
… he is a resourceful, technically polished actor … Michael Goodwin
Hagen's awareness that his own method of hitting the ball could be improved had earlier helped him make his swing more technically sound … Herbert Warren Wind
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe Journal noted that, technically, Elizabeth and Philip were within Milwaukee city limits for about 45 minutes. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's children are now technically Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 BetMGM technically has a pair of different offers for bettors in Kansas. Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 In the world of Hallmark movies (which have a similar vibe to Netflix series like Partner Track) that could technically have any race be the lead, the disparity is so much greater. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 28 Aug. 2022 While the deal technically has to be completed by Oct. 24, a six-month extension could be allowed if the two parties are still waiting for regulatory approval. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2022 Switzerland Switzerland technically does not have a capital city, but Bern is considered the de facto capital. Tre'vaughn Howard, CBS News, 2 July 2022 The school won’t technically have any direct part in brokering those deals. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 Turns out primo technically has two definitions in English. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 June 2022 See More