English Dictionary
Definition of “technique”
technique or technic(tɛkˈniːk
)
Definitions
noun
- a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task
- proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill
- special facility; knack ⇒
he had the technique of turning everything to his advantage
Word Origin
C19: from French, from technique (adj) technic
Synonyms
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method,
way,
system,
approach,
means,
course,
style,
fashion,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
MO,
modus operandi,
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skill,
art,
performance,
craft,
touch,
address,
know-how,
facility,
delivery,
execution,
knack,
artistry,
craftsmanship,
proficiency,
adroitness,
Translations
- British English:
technique
A technique is a particular method of doing an activity, usually a method that involves practical skills....the techniques of modern agriculture.tɛkˈniːk NOUN ...the techniques of modern agriculture.
- Spanish:
técnica
nf
- French:
technique
nf
- German:
Methode
nf
- Chinese: 技艺 n
- Arabic: أُسْلُوب n
- Portuguese: técnica nf
- Russian: техника nf
- Croatian: tehnika nf
- Czech: metoda nf
- Danish: teknik nutr
- Dutch: techniek nf
- Finnish: tekniikka n
- Greek: τεχνική nf
- Italian: tecnica nf
- Japanese: 専門技術 n
- Korean: 기법 n
- Norwegian: teknikk nm
- Polish: technika nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: técnica nf
- European Spanish:
técnica
nf
- Swedish: teknik nutr
- Thai: กลวิธี n
- Turkish: teknik n
- Vietnamese: kỹ xảo n
Usage examples
The other lugged around a bosom that must have made her bowling technique unusual.
Tapply, William G, Follow the Sharks (1986)Two hours later Novak was escorted to a cold interrogation room a technique sometimes used to rattle Iraqi prisoners.
Maxim (2005)On our second day, we are practising our crampon technique at a place called Willey's Slide.
Globe and Mail (2003)With minimal exertion, and the correct technique , the disc can bullet and then swoop with some pizazz.
Glasgow Herald (2001)These three areas will be your entrée into the psychic area, backed up first by technique.
Lilian Verner-Bonds, THORSONS WAY OF - PALMISTRY (2002)
