technique
pronunciation
How to pronounce technique in British English:
UK [tekˈniːk]
How to pronounce technique in American English:
US [tekˈniːk]
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- Noun:
- a practical method or art applied to some particular task
- skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
Word Origin
- technique (n.)
- 1817, at first especially in criticism of art and music, from French technique "formal practical details in artistic expression" (18c.), noun use of technique (adj.) "of art, technical," from Greek tekhnikos "pertaining to art," from tekhne "art, skill, craft in work" (see techno-).
Synonym
adeptness mastery competency faculty efficacy gift facility adroitness bent talent deftness proficiency competence efficiency knowledge skill expertness endowment skilfulness dexterity flair artistry genius capability ability experience dexterousness
craft habit routine custom execution tack course pattern wise mode procedure fashion system way approach means manner method style
Example
- 1. We need technique to achieve consistency .
- 2. This technique shows scandinavian societies to be very mobile .
- 3. A different technique is apparent on the livestrong website .
- 4. The third technique is circumcision .
- 5. Bloggers have long used the technique to back up their views .