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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Mr. Bailey offers practical techniques for overcoming the aversive elements of our goals, which are most likely to lead to procrastination.
El Amin also conveys proactive self-defense techniques, such as spacial awareness and being attuned to your environment, and he shows clients how to use their voices as defensive tools.
From Los Angeles Times
The ability to see such fine structure comes from interferometry, the same type of technique used to help image the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
From Science Daily
You have said your mission is to bring institutional investment techniques to your clients.
From Barron's
Their animation techniques were utterly different, as was their character.
From Los Angeles Times
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