However, Lazarsfeld, though primarily a methodologist, was no mere technician.

But even a mere medical technician could see that Ezri was dying.

He was ill at ease with the gentleman scientists of his day and was treated as a mere technician by many.

The doctor was miffed at being called a mere technician, but of course he tried to conceal his annoyance.

That surprised Kairn; a mere technician would never be introduced to officers.

Due to this ignorance, Stalin thought of the director as a mere technician who carried out instructions.

Ordinarily, he did not tolerate such innovations from mere technicians.

Which is how it came to pass that a mere medical technician could order a captain.

These levels are dangerous, and no mere technician can tread them in safety.