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 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.
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Early vaccination techniques, not yet perfected, did lead to genuine harm, in some cases causing the very infections they were intended to prevent.
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The companies plan to evaluate, qualify, and eventually manufacture turbine components using additive techniques.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The week-long format includes seasonal Italian cooking instruction, villa stays and cultural excursions — a structure designed for cooks who want context alongside technique.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The first of those picks was used on Malachi Lawrence, a defensive end out of Central Florida, who has already turned heads at Cowboys OTAs, with Clark complimenting the rookie on his technique.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The companies plan to evaluate, qualify, and eventually manufacture turbine components using additive techniques.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The week-long format includes seasonal Italian cooking instruction, villa stays and cultural excursions — a structure designed for cooks who want context alongside technique.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The first of those picks was used on Malachi Lawrence, a defensive end out of Central Florida, who has already turned heads at Cowboys OTAs, with Clark complimenting the rookie on his technique.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for technique
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technique. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
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