technique

[tek-neek]

noun

1. the manner and ability with which an artist, writer, dancer, athlete, or the like employs the technical skills of a particular art or field of endeavor.

2. the body of specialized procedures and methods used in any specific field, especially in an area of applied science.

3. method of performance; way of accomplishing.

4. technical skill; ability to apply procedures or methods so as to effect a desired result.

5. Informal.,  method of projecting personal charm, appeal, etc..

   He has the greatest technique with customers.

technique

/ tɛkˈniːk /

noun

1. a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task

2. proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill

3. special facility; knack

   he had the technique of turning everything to his advantage

Word History and Origins

Origin of technique¹

First recorded in 1810–20; from French: “technical” (adjective), “technic” (noun), from Greek technikós, techniká; technic

Word History and Origins

Origin of technique¹

C19: from French, from technique (adj) _technic

Example Sentences

While some 100 landmen amassed as much land as possible, Comstock started tinkering with techniques to drill more than 3 miles below the surface.

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A suite of high-resolution imaging techniques captured these stages, providing unusually detailed views of coral cellular biology.

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The technique is used around the world, but experts doubt its efficacy as a long-term air pollution control measure.

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In the second wave of adoption, they injected their own data for context, employing techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation.

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This is where — in life and in this conversation — it becomes clear Seehorn revels in the technique of acting.

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Related Words

• approach 
• art 
• capability 
• capacity 
• craft 
• facility 
• know-how 
• manner 
• means 
• mode 
• performance 
• procedure 
• routine 
• skill 
• style 
• system