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

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

Symptoms tend to be related to overuse, improper technique and changes in racket technology. —Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024

The three-time All-Big 12 honoree is an average athlete with a high football IQ, and will have to win with technique and toughness in the pros. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024

Vector control experts hope the fact that the sterilization technique doesn’t involve genetic modification will tamp down conspiracy theories that have cropped up around mosquito releases. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024

The popular budgeting technique divides your monthly income into needs (50%), wants (30%), and savings (20%). —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024

Afterwards, viewers will be invited to take a short, multiple-choice survey testing their ability to identify the manipulation technique featured in the ad. —Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024

Jamie suggests trying the following technique: Before ice: two to five minutes of slow nasal breathing, with an emphasis on extending the exhale. —Emily Peck, WIRED, 23 Apr. 2024

Try her layering techniques of t-shirts and cardigans under fur coats or tiny tops and low-rise jeans as a combo under a coat. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024

With good injection techniques, your results should be undetectable. —Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024

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

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