Meaning of 'nail technician'

[Salman]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Double Speak in Job Titles", question 9

The day before Carol's wedding, her bridesmaids went to see a nail technician.

(a) a professional who designs fake nails
(b) a specialist in nail diseases
(c) a person who sells nails
(d) a manicurist

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #22 "Double Speak in Job Titles", answer 9

The day before Carol's wedding, her bridesmaids went to see a a manicurist.

Correct answer: (d) a manicurist
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What does "nail technician" mean?

Salman

[Alan]

Hi,

Nail technician is literally someone who does something technical concerning finger/toe nails and is an exaggerated description of someone who would normally be called a manicurist.

Alan
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