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technique

tech·nique
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tek-neek]
    • /tɛkˈnik/
    • /tekˈniːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tek-neek]
    • /tɛkˈnik/

Definitions of technique word

  • noun technique the manner and ability with which an artist, writer, dancer, athlete, or the like employs the technical skills of a particular art or field of endeavor. 1
  • noun technique the body of specialized procedures and methods used in any specific field, especially in an area of applied science. 1
  • noun technique method of performance; way of accomplishing. 1
  • noun technique technical skill; ability to apply procedures or methods so as to effect a desired result. 1
  • noun technique Informal. method of projecting personal charm, appeal, etc.: He has the greatest technique with customers. 1
  • countable noun technique A technique is a particular method of doing an activity, usually a method that involves practical skills. 0

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Origin of technique

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French: technical (adj.), technic (noun) < Greek technikós, techniká; see technic

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Technique

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

technique popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

technique usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for technique

noun technique

  • approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
  • artisanship — the occupation or product of a craftsperson or artisan
  • artwork — Artwork is drawings and photographs that are prepared in order to be included in something such as a book or advertisement.
  • artworks — Printing. the elements that constitute a mechanical, as type, proofs, and illustrations. a mechanical; paste-up.
  • craft — You can refer to a boat, a spacecraft, or an aircraft as a craft.

Top questions with technique

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