techniques

noun

plural of technique
as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something showed me a different knitting technique

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Recent Examples of techniques The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Teaching simple techniques, like taking a pause when stressed, can make a world of difference when making decisions, Hunt expressed. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Using crowdsourcing techniques, VroniPlag Wiki in Germany and Dissernet in Russia have exposed numerous instances of plagiarism by public servants in their dissertations and academic publications. — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Towsel studied choral methods, techniques composition and voice at Florida A & M University. — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The game tests Chipotle fans' knowledge of the chain's ingredients, culinary techniques, community engagement and more. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Rather than give it up, consider these techniques to minimize your privacy risk. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 While their titles might seem intimidating, the reality is that these tried-and-true techniques can be really effective for anyone. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 Privacy-preserving techniques such as differential privacy, federated learning, and on-device modeling let a publisher predict reader behavior without ever assembling an identifiable profile in a central warehouse. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for techniques
  1. methods
  2. approaches
  3. strategies
  4. methodologies
  5. ways
Noun
  • While a decision on Luis’ eligibility is unlikely to come soon, adding Dent and Clark at least gives Wade some cover in case his various roster-building methods fall through.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, the true advantage in this domain does not come from technology alone, but from developing new employment methods that provide a tactical edge to their respective warfighters.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • The community space could host nutrition and cooking workshops, emphasizing culturally relevant approaches and FAM coupled with dietitian support, which have proven especially effective.
    — Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • These approaches can be expensive and difficult to deploy over large areas.
    — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of approaches
Noun
  • That combination can make the usual credit card payoff strategies difficult to sustain.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many countries will benefit from similar hedgehog strategies that draw on the technological revolution favoring defense, insulating their territories against contagion.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Higher-quality polls rely on expensive methodologies, such as randomized sampling, so many pollsters opt for cheaper solutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Deal teams increasingly use risk tiering methodologies that segment findings based on their transaction relevance and contractual impact.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of methodologies
Noun
  • The tiny and quick drones are being deployed in an increasing number of school districts – part of a growing school security industry as parents and schools find new ways to protect students and staff from carnage.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ways

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“Techniques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/techniques. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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