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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of technique1

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

Origin of technique1

C19: from French, from technique (adj) technic
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Example Sentences

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"We hope this new technique of visualizing synaptic membrane dynamics in live brain tissue samples can help us understand similarities and differences in nonheritable and heritable forms of the condition," Watanabe says.

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The subsequent "tactics, techniques and procedures" review was conducted by an SAS officer, who visited Afghanistan but spoke only to other members of the Regiment.

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Simonson said bars like Milady’s in New York have done a great job reintroducing their version of a craft Appletini made with fresh fruit and professional technique.

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It’s not the kind of place you’d expect an NFL coach to request a dinner tutorial from a future Hall of Fame receiver on the finer points of his release technique.

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"We want to reduce this by advancing semiconductor fabrication techniques," says Strobel.

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