First Known Use: 1817
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technique
noun tech·nique \tek-ˈnēk\
: a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill
: the way that a person performs basic physical movements or skills
Full Definition of TECHNIQUE
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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Origin of TECHNIQUE
French, from technique technical, from Greek technikos
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Rhymes with TECHNIQUE
antique, apeak, batik, Belleek, bespeak, bezique, blue streak, boutique, cacique, Cloud Peak, critique, debeak, forepeak, forespeak, Grays Peak, grosbeak, hairstreak, halfbeak, houseleek, Late Greek, midweek, misspeak, muzhik, mystique, newspeak, nonpeak, oblique, off-peak, outspeak, perique, physique, pip-squeak, pratique, technic, Tajik, unique, unspeak, workweek
TECHNIQUE Defined for Kids
technique
noun tech·nique \tek-ˈnēk\
Definition of TECHNIQUE for Kids
1
: the way in which basic physical movements or skills are used <The players practiced basic techniques.>
2
: the ability to use basic physical movements and skills <The pianist is admired for her technique.>
3
: a way of doing something using special knowledge or skill <Here's a good technique to help you relax.>
Medical Dictionary
technique
noun tech·nique \tek-ˈnēk\
Medical Definition of TECHNIQUE
: a method or body of methods for accomplishing a desired end <new surgical techniques>
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