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
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 idea was to serve sharable plates of regional dishes prepared with modern techniques.
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Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Injection technique: Botox must be injected precisely into the correct muscles using the correct dose.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
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Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Injection technique: Botox must be injected precisely into the correct muscles using the correct dose.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technique. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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technique
noun
tech·nique
tek-ˈnēk 
1
a
: the manner in which details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
b
: ability to treat such details or use such movements
perfect piano technique
2
a
: technical methods especially in scientific research
laboratory technique
b
: a method of accomplishing a desired aim
a technique for handling complaints
Medical Definition
technique
noun
tech·nique
tek-ˈnēk
: a method or body of methods for accomplishing a desired end
new surgical techniques
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