1
: the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
also
: ability to treat such details or use such movements
good piano technique
2
a
: a body of technical methods (as in a craft or in scientific research)
b
: a method of accomplishing a desired aim
Synonyms
Examples of technique in a Sentence
We learned some techniques for relieving stress.
I used a special technique to make the bread.
The players need to practice in order to improve their technique.
a dancer with excellent technique
The ice-skaters will be judged on technique and creativity.
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Metaphorically, this technique of turning things inside-out, exposing seams, and juxtaposing garments one atop another seems to mirror the unrest in the world at large.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 July 2024
This requires breathing and concentration techniques.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024
Even for the imagery seen outside the train’s windows, Bhat largely eschewed digital effects in favor of old-school techniques.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 July 2024
To my mind, a more balanced article would have noted various successes of this investigative technique, including to track down fugitives, criminals, fraudsters and terrorists.
—Washington Post, 5 July 2024
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 July 2024
This requires breathing and concentration techniques.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024
Even for the imagery seen outside the train’s windows, Bhat largely eschewed digital effects in favor of old-school techniques.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 July 2024
To my mind, a more balanced article would have noted various successes of this investigative technique, including to track down fugitives, criminals, fraudsters and terrorists.
—Washington Post, 5 July 2024
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technique. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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technique
noun
tech·nique
tek-ˈnēk 
1
a
: the manner in which details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
b
: ability to treat such details or use such movements
perfect piano technique
2
a
: technical methods especially in scientific research
laboratory technique
b
: a method of accomplishing a desired aim
a technique for handling complaints
Medical Definition
technique
noun
tech·nique
tek-ˈnēk
: a method or body of methods for accomplishing a desired end
new surgical techniques
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