technique

noun

tech·​nique tek-ˈnēk 

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

Synonyms of technique

• method
• approach
• strategy
• methodology
• way

Examples of technique in a Sentence

We learned some techniques for relieving stress.

I used a special technique to make the bread.

The players need to practice in order to improve their technique.

a dancer with excellent technique

The ice-skaters will be judged on technique and creativity.

Recent Examples on the Web

Coupling the pause with deep breathing as a further centering technique can help create inner calm. —Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025

Speed This technique, called tempo work, increases total time under tension, challenging your muscles more than repetitions at regular speed. —Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025

This color technique is especially suited for those with darker natural hair who want to subtly frame their face without having to color their entire head (or cut bangs). —Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

The football-pitch-sized turbine hall was brought down using what NRS described as advanced, forward-leaning demolition methods, enabling the project to finish far more quickly than would have been possible with conventional decommissioning techniques. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "technical nature, branch of knowledge, body of technical methods, way of doing something," feminine noun derivative of technique, adjective, "technical," borrowed from New Latin technicus "of the arts or sciences" — more at technical entry 1

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for technique

• antique
• batik
• bespeak
• boutique
• cacique
• comique
• critique
• grosbeak
• midweek
• mystique
• oblique
• physique

Kids Definition

technique

noun

tech·​nique tek-ˈnēk 

1

a

: the manner in which details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)

b

: ability to treat such details or use such movements

perfect piano technique

2

a

: technical methods especially in scientific research

laboratory technique

b

: a method of accomplishing a desired aim

a technique for handling complaints

Medical Definition

technique

noun

tech·​nique tek-ˈnēk 

: a method or body of methods for accomplishing a desired end

new surgical techniques