Mechanic vs. Technician
Mechanicadjective
(archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
Mechanicadjective
(obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
Mechanicadjective
(obsolete) base
Mechanicnoun
A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
Mechanicnoun
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
Mechanicnoun
A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task.
Mechanicnoun
A hit man.
Mechanicnoun
The art of the application of the laws of motion or force to construction.
Mechanicnoun
A mechanician; an artisan; an artificer; one who practices any mechanic art; one skilled or employed in shaping and uniting materials, as wood, metal, etc., into any kind of structure, machine, or other object, requiring the use of tools, or instruments. Also, a technician who maintains or repairs machinery; as, an auto mechanic.
Mechanicadjective
Having to do with the application of the laws of motion in the art of constructing or making things; of or pertaining to mechanics; mechanical; as, the mechanic arts.
Mechanicadjective
Of or pertaining to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
Mechanicadjective
Base.
Mechanicnoun
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
Mechanicnoun
someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
Mechanicadjective
resembling the action of a machine;
Mechanic
A mechanic is an artisan, skilled tradesperson, or technician who uses tools to build, maintain, or repair machinery.
Techniciannoun
A person who studies, professes or practices technology.
Techniciannoun
a person trained or skilled in the technical details of a particular art or science, especially one skilled at operating, maintaining, or repairing equipment, in contrast to the theory or informational content of a craft; - formerly also called a technicist.
Techniciannoun
someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process
Techniciannoun
someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique
Techniciannoun
a person employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in a laboratory
Techniciannoun
an expert in the practical application of a science.
Techniciannoun
a person skilled in the technique of an art or craft
Technician
A technician is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skill and technique, with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles.
