technique

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noun tech·nique \ 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

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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 of technique from the Web

CAR-T treatment uses gene therapy techniques not to fix disease-causing genes but to turbocharge T cells, immune system soldiers that cancer too often can evade.

— Washington Post, "US clears first ‘living drug’ for tough childhood leukemia," 30 Aug. 2017
Tombaugh made his discovery using a device called a blink comparator, which relies on a simple yet elegant technique: look at two pictures of a star field and compare them.

— jesse emspak, Smithsonian, "Astronomy Needs You: To Help in the Hunt for Planet 9," 28 Aug. 2017
But while Mischa and Alexander Sr. were away, Irina taught Sascha his technique and built the foundation for his game.

— nick pachelli, New York Times, "The Rise of Alexander Zverev," 27 Aug. 2017
For those curious about Pink’s mothering techniques, pick up a pen and pad.

— yohana desta, HWD, "VMAs: Pink Shares the Inspiring Speech She Gave Her Adorable 6-Year-Old Daughter," 27 Aug. 2017
Efforts have also been underway this summer to make sure that the myriad organizations who feed the homeless are using proper food-preparation techniques known to reduce the chance of contamination.

— paul sisson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Death count hits 14 in San Diego's hepatitis A outbreak," 23 Aug. 2017
Clevers's mix of growth factors grows organoids consisting primarily of epithelial cells, so his technique doesn't work for the brain and other organs with few or no epithelial cells.

— gunjan sinha, Science | AAAS, "This scientist is building miniature guts, livers, and lungs that could save your life one day," 23 Aug. 2017
Medical advances, such as blood transfusions and surgical techniques, have lowered mortality rates to one in 10,000.

— joanna petrone, Longreads, "Pregnant, then Ruptured," 18 Aug. 2017
He’ll get caught taking a bad angle on a technique or out of position.

— paul dehner jr., Cincinnati.com, "Bengals Walkthru: Talking about Willis," 18 Aug. 2017

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