Technician vs. Technologist

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.

Technologistnoun

A scientist or an engineer who specializes in a particular technology, or who uses technology in a particular field.

Technologistnoun

One skilled in technology; one who treats of arts, or of the terms of arts.

Technologistnoun

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems