Thesaurus results for TECHNIQUE

technique

noun

tek-ˈnēk

Definition of technique

as in method

the means or procedure for doing something showed me a different knitting technique

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Recent Examples of technique During the offseason, players say Akina made a point of calling them individually, setting up one-on-one conversations that had little to do with coverages or tackling technique. — Latif Love august 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 In 2010, privacy artist and researcher Adam Harvey developed a system to counter burgeoning facial recognition technology, using adversarial makeup and hair-styling techniques. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 However, self-compassion is not a therapeutic technique for leaders working with Wisdom of the Heart. — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 New techniques could narrow that gap, driving improvements even where data is scarce. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for technique

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Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The new map is computed using the IQP eclipse computational method that accounts for an improved value for the eclipse solar radius as well as the exact shape of the moon and topography.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of method

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The #MeToo movement in 2017 changed Hollywood’s approach to love scenes, providing greater protections to performers through intimacy coordinators.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Areas where forecasts consistently predict clear skies — or persistent cloud — will become increasingly obvious as eclipse day approaches.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of approach

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Tracey Amon is seeking the complete valuation report and all associated work product, including the list of artworks examined, comparables considered, the valuation methodology, and all relevant correspondence.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Of course, healthy skepticism is warranted as projection methodologies and parameters vary.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of methodology

Noun

The next day, make your way to the river—there are a few punting stations surrounding the park.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
The league will also shrink in some ways, including moving from 14 events per year to 10 – five team and five individual events that will take place all over the world.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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