nontechnical

British

/ nɒnˈtɛknɪkəl /

adjective

not relating to, characteristic of, or skilled in a particular field of activity and its terminology

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Example Sentences

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But he loves the reference anyway, often using it in talks for both technical and nontechnical audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nontechnical side of organizations are just talking about it as a text-based system that gives answers.

From Seattle Times

The grid, through a combination of technical and nontechnical issues, loses almost half the load in delivery.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s hard to explain in a nontechnical fashion why what the prime minister did here is unreasonable,” said Professor Scheppele, the Princeton sociologist.

From New York Times

“Overall, definitely nontechnical roles are more affected, women are more affected,” Ayas said.

From Washington Post

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