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
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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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Its portfolio highlights its commitment to regional influences and craft techniques, resulting in unique, nuanced American single malts that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest style and brewing traditions.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Police already utilize varying tracking techniques, including the use of drones and GPS trackers that can be fired and affixed to a fleeing vehicle.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
She’s considered a pioneer in the field of cosmetic procedural dermatology and is passionate about the delivery techniques of neuromodulators and soft tissue fillers, as well as a wide variety of laser systems for aesthetic surgery.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Police already utilize varying tracking techniques, including the use of drones and GPS trackers that can be fired and affixed to a fleeing vehicle.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Thanks to more sophisticated genetic-testing techniques, IVF—an expensive, invasive treatment originally developed to help people with fertility troubles—is becoming a tool for optimizing health.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 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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