technique
Americannoun
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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.
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the body of specialized procedures and methods used in any specific field, especially in an area of applied science.
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method of performance; way of accomplishing.
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technical skill; ability to apply procedures or methods so as to effect a desired result.
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Informal. method of projecting personal charm, appeal, etc..
He has the greatest technique with customers.
noun
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a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task
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proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill
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special facility; knack
he had the technique of turning everything to his advantage
Etymology
Origin of technique
First recorded in 1810–20; from French: “technical” (adjective), “technic” (noun), from Greek technikós, techniká; technic
Example Sentences
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Her designs are made using traditional techniques such as pleating and draping and she sources tartan from local fabric mills honouring the "craftsmanship of traditional kiltmaking".
From BBC
The builders "used techniques that are no longer employed today", she told AFP.
From Barron's
Yang recognized that new modeling techniques could help resolve those disagreements.
From Science Daily
According to the research team, close examination of the artifacts shows that the site's inhabitants used advanced stone toolmaking techniques.
From Science Daily
To investigate these questions, Bailey is analyzing gray wolf teeth from museum collections and recently deceased animals using stable-isotope techniques.
From Science Daily
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