different between machinist vs technician

English

Etymology

From French machiniste, from machine 'machine, mechanical device', from Latin machina, from Ancient Greek ?????? (m?khan?, “machine”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /m?.??i.n?st/

Noun

machinist (plural machinists)

1. A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.
2. One skilled in the use of machine tools for fashioning metal parts or tools out of metal.
3. A person who operates machinery.
4. A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.

Synonyms

• operator

Translations

Further reading

• machinist in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• machinist in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Dutch

Etymology

From French machiniste.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /m??i?n?st/
• Hyphenation: ma?chi?nist

Noun

machinist m (plural machinisten, diminutive machinistje n)

1. A machine-operator, engineer; notably:
   1. locomotive operator
   2. steam engines operator on a vessel
   3. machinist, scenery operator in a theater

Derived terms

• machinistbankwerker m
• machinistenschool m
• machinist-leerling m
• scheepsmachinist m

Descendants

• ? Indonesian: masinis

English

Etymology

From technic +? -ian.

Pronunciation

• enPR: t?k-n?sh'?n, IPA^(key): /tek?n???n/

Noun

technician (plural technicians)

1. A person who studies or practises technology.

   Synonyms: techie, technologist

   Hyponyms: engineer, mechanic

   Antonym: Luddite

Related terms

• technical
• technically

Translations

Further reading

• technician on Wikipedia.Wikipedia