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

• 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

In addition to calming the mind, heart rate variability improves significantly with this breathing technique, slowing the heart rate and improving cardiovascular health, according to Amen. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Management sessions will cover aquatic invasive species prevention and management, control techniques for invasive woody plant species, emerging technology and methods for invasive tree and shrub mapping and forest invasive species. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025

The researchers applied a technique called density functional theory (DFT) to this data. —Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025

Strengths: Speed, good footwork, good listener, strong good hands technique, Offseason focus: Footwork, speed, lived in the weight room Recruiting: Committed to Florida on June 19, also held offers from USF, West Virginia, FIU, FAU, UM, Penn State. —Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 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