technique

tech·nique

noun \tek-ˈnēk\

Definition of TECHNIQUE

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

Examples of TECHNIQUE

1. We learned some techniques for relieving stress.
2. I used a special technique to make the bread.
3. The players need to practice in order to improve their technique.
4. a dancer with excellent technique
5. The ice-skaters will be judged on technique and creativity.

Origin of TECHNIQUE

French, from technique technical, from Greek technikos

First Known Use: 1817

Related to TECHNIQUE

Synonyms

approach, fashion, form, how, manner, methodology, recipe, strategy, style, system, tack, tactics, method, way

Related Words

mode, modus operandi; blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, intrigue, layout, line, model, plan, plot, program, route, scheme; expedient, move, shift, step; practice (also practise), process, routine; policy

Rhymes with TECHNIQUE

antique, apeak, batik, Belleek, bespeak, bezique, blue streak, boutique, cacique, Cloud Peak, critique, debeak, forepeak, forespeak, Grays Peak, grosbeak, hairstreak, halfbeak, houseleek, Late Greek, midweek, misspeak, muzhik, mystique, newspeak, nonpeak, oblique, off-peak, outspeak, perique, physique, pip-squeak, pratique, technic, Tajik, unique, unspeak, workweek

tech·nique

noun \tek-ˈnēk\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TECHNIQUE

: a method or body of methods for accomplishing a desired end <new surgical techniques>