with regard to technique
"technically lagging behind the Japanese"
"a technically brilliant boxer"
with regard to technical skill and the technology available
"a technically brilliant solution"
according to the exact meaning; according to the facts
"technically, a bank's reserves belong to the stockholders"
"technically, the term is no longer used by experts"
Based on precise facts, which however may be misleading or incomplete.
"Technically, he is eligible to run for office again, even though his party has already decided not to nominate him."
In plain English: Technically means something is true according to strict rules, even if it doesn't sound right in real life.
"Technically, he is right because the rules say so, even though nobody believes him."
Usage: Use technically to introduce a statement that is factually correct but often lacks the nuance needed for everyday conversation. It signals that while your claim holds up under scrutiny, it might not reflect how people actually perceive the situation.
The word technically is formed by adding the suffix -ly to technical. It entered English as an adverb meaning "in a manner that is precise or accurate."