CEFR B2

technically

adverb

Meaning

According to the exact facts or rules, but perhaps not in a practical or obvious way.

Examples

Technically, the law says you can't park here, but the police often ignore it.
He's technically a millionaire, but he has a lot of debts.

Synonyms: formally, strictly, precisely, literally

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technically (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛknɪkli/

Definition

According to the exact facts or rules, but perhaps not in a practical or obvious way.

Examples

Technically, the law says you can't park here, but the police often ignore it.
He's technically a millionaire, but he has a lot of debts.
The project is technically complete, but it still needs some final touches.

How to Use technically

technically speaking (collocation): When considering the precise rules or facts. — "Technically speaking, we should have asked for permission first."
technically true (collocation): Accurate according to the exact facts or rules. — "The statement is technically true, but it's misleading."

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