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

The Rag & Bone Miramar Wide-leg Sweatpant Jeans feel like the softest loungewear but look exactly like wide-leg denim thanks to the brand’s genius printing technique. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Since Thanksgiving, a seemingly endless stream of TikTok videos explaining how to make paper garlands has taken over my feed—tutorials suggesting the specific papers, materials, and techniques to get the chunkiest chains or the most durable links. —Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

First, the need for a simplified surgical technique that could be executed quickly in varied environments, and second, an inexpensive replacement lens. —Pasquale Hinrichs, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025

Few communities are lucky enough to have a restaurant like Oak Park, the New American gem that incorporates French techniques in the kitchen. —Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 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