If something is technically the case, it is the case according to a strict interpretation of facts, laws, or rules, but may not be important or relevant in a particular situation.
Wild camping is technically illegal in England, Wales and Ireland.
Technically, the two sides have been in a state of war ever since 1949.
2. See also technical
Examples of 'technically' in a sentence
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We all see how technically gifted he is.
The Sun (2016)
Not just because he is technically a very good player but also because of his character.
The Sun (2016)
Their style is perfect for their players because they are so technically gifted and are the best at what they do.
The Sun (2016)
He's fast and technically good.
The Sun (2016)
I don't care how good they are technically if you get in the faces of people and you try to make it hard for them.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
When we try to get players in they need to be technically good enough.
The Sun (2014)
He is deceptively fast and so technically gifted.
The Sun (2008)
Something could go wrong technically and cause serious damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is known technically as "transferred drug resistance".
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
We were as technically good as anyone there.
The Sun (2016)
So it was already well known that technically advanced aircraft brought their own challenges.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They were technically very good and they put pressure in attack.
The Sun (2013)
They do not necessarily need to be technically good but they must feel the need to dance.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But those alternatives are extremely expensive in themselves and carbon capture and storage may not be technically feasible either.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We are out to give them a more rounded background so that they are socially adept and technically gifted.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Now it looks like some of these banks may have been technically insolvent for quite some time before they actually collapsed.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Designs are sleek and technically advanced.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That may not be technically true.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Yet just because something is technically possible doesn't automatically make it desirable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They will be considerably more advanced technically, and faster.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This was something technically quite credible, which happened not to be true.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The technically gifted German is capable of so much more.
The Sun (2014)
Physically he was very strong, but technically something was missing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They may be technically correct, but that is not the point.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I know technically and physically what to do.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The soul sale today might fail for want of the mutual exchange of value, technically known as consideration.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The XJ is technically advanced but stylistically obsolete.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It was the fastest production car in the world in 1999, and also one of the most technically advanced.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Most of all, I think it is technically wrong.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
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British English: technically ADVERB
If something is technically the case, it is the case according to a strict interpretation of facts, laws, or rules, but may not be important or relevant in a particular situation.
Nude bathing is technically illegal but there are plenty of unspoilt beaches where no one would ever know.