technique

noun tech·nique \ tek-ˈnēk \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

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

But luckily, specific cooking methods and prep techniques can also affect how well a food retains its nutrients.

— amanda macmillan, Health.com, "These 10 Fruits and Veggies Are Linked to Better Mental Health—Especially If You Eat Them Raw," 17 Apr. 2018
Baser says these techniques aren’t employed by Facebook alone; a number of online services similarly receive user data.

— natasha bach, Fortune, "Facebook Explains What Data It Collects Even When You're Not Logged In," 17 Apr. 2018
His solid athleticism and technique projects better inside.

— eddie brown, sandiegouniontribune.com, "NFL Draft 2018: Top guards/centers," 17 Apr. 2018
As for Mette Hay, the design company’s co-founder, Sonos was a natural choice for a collaborator: We were intrigued by Sonos’ philosophy of sound architecture, its approach to contemporary design and sophisticated manufacturing techniques.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Sonos and Hay release limited collection of colorful speakers," 17 Apr. 2018
In the statement, police commissioner Bard said his officers undergo extensive training in crisis intervention, mental health response and de-escalation techniques.

— crimesider staff, CBS News, "Questions over "disturbing" video of black Harvard student's arrest," 17 Apr. 2018
The video was initially believed to hint to the group’s next album being titled Love Yourself: Wonder based on a wide-spread fan theory related to Korean literary terms and storytelling techniques, but it was later denied.

— tamar herman, Billboard, "BTS Announce New Full-Length Album 'Love Yourself: Tear' To Be Released in May," 16 Apr. 2018
These techniques include not shipping the malicious functionality of an app until a second stage that is triggered by some behavior.

— dan goodin, Ars Technica, "Sophisticated APT surveillance malware comes to Google Play," 16 Apr. 2018
Wheatley, now with 10-plus years of tackling the role for theater companies around the country, effortlessly evokes Patsy Cline's smoky notes and singular technique.

— lee williams, OregonLive.com, "Patsy Cline and her No. 1 fan return in a lush, lighthearted tribute show," 16 Apr. 2018

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