technique

 
Pronunciation: /tɛkˈniːk/

noun

  • a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure: new surgical techniques mean a shorter hospital stay the techniques used by Turner, Rembrandt, and Degas
  • [mass noun] skill or ability in a particular field: he has excellent technique [in singular]: an established athlete with a very good technique
  • a skilful or efficient way of doing or achieving something: tape recording is a good technique for evaluating our own communications

Origin:

early 19th century: from French, from Latin technicus (see technic)

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