technique

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

2a : 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.

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The network was used by former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in the early 1990s to evade sanctions and later supported Islamic State by smuggling cash and using other techniques to launder money, the Treasury Department said. — Kristin Broughton, WSJ, "U.S. Treasury Targets Islamic State Financial Network With Sanctions," 15 Apr. 2019 Parents are likely to use techniques like positive discipline instead of strict, my-way-or-the-higway rules. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "Five Types of Parenting Styles, Explained — And How They Affect Kids, According to Experts," 1 Apr. 2019 Her company's smart vibrator collects data about users' vaginal temperature and movements through an app, which keeps them informed about how their body works and what techniques work best for them personally. — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, "6 Women-Led Sex Start-ups That Want to Change How You Think About Pleasure," 22 Mar. 2019 If scientists can ever isolate the genes—which may vary by species—that control Diamond’s six traits and combine that knowledge with techniques like artificial insemination, many of the barriers to domestication should disappear. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Why Are Some Animals Impossible To Domesticate?," 13 Mar. 2019 In his own spaces and in his products, Adler achieves an eclectic look by incorporating materials and techniques from around the world—and imprinting them with his personal touch. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Here's How to Do Glam Interiors Right," 11 Mar. 2019 Tuchel, therefore, needs strong holding midfielders against Pogba, Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic — an impressive trio blending strength, tenacity and technique. — Jerome Pugmire, The Seattle Times, "PSG fans have cause to worry ahead of Manchester United game," 10 Feb. 2019 Using a sourdough starter is a level up from the most basic bread making techniques, because the only way to get one is to make it yourself. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "How to Make Bread Even If You're a Beginner in the Kitchen," 8 Mar. 2019 According to WebMD, 95 percent of men with premature ejaculation are helped by behavioral techniques that help control ejaculation. — Sarah Jio, Woman's Day, "10 Reasons Your Husband Doesn't Want to Have Sex," 21 Feb. 2019

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