technique

noun

Saytek-NEEK/tɛkˈniːk/

Pluraltechniques

3 meanings of technique

1
nouncountable
A way of doing something that needs special skill or knowledge.
Like a special trick for getting a job done the right way.
She learned a new technique for painting clouds.
The coach showed us a simple technique to slow our breathing.
Similarmethod, procedure, approach
2
noununcountable
The practical skill you have in an activity, not your creative ideas.
Like knowing all the right moves, even if you never invent new ones.
Her technique is excellent, but her playing lacks feeling.
He has great technique in tennis after years of practice.
Similarskill, proficiency, craftsmanship, facility
3
noununcountable
The practical parts of an art or job, and the rules it follows.
Like learning the rules and tools of a craft before making anything new.
This class teaches the basic technique of woodworking.
You learn the technique of a craft before you create your own work.
Similarcraft

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Origin

It comes from French technique, which came from an Ancient Greek word meaning "art" or "skill."