technically

6 definitions • 11 examples

according to an exact understanding of rules, facts, etc.:

Technically, the country's economic problems are over, but recovery will be slow.

young people who are technically still children

in a way that relates to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry:

technically advanced weapons

in a way that relates to practical skills and methods that are used in a particular activity:

It was a technically brilliant performance.

according to rules or to the law:

Technically, lamprey are fish, though they are seen by many as snakelike monsters.

according to an exact understanding of the rules, facts, etc.:

Independent auditors have declared that the country's central bank is now technically bankrupt.

Exit penalties - technically known as market value reductions - can mean policyholders lose up to 28% of their current fund value.

Technically speaking, your tea breaks are your employer's time rather than yours.

technically accurate/illegal/true Although technically illegal, copying of music for personal use is extremely common.

in a way that relates to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry:

Construction of the digital communications network will be technically challenging.

technically advanced/feasible/possible Provided that the correct incentives are in place, it should be technically and economically feasible to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations.