technique

1. (uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.
2. (uncountable) Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill.
3. (countable) A method of achieving something or carrying something out, especially one requiring some skill or knowledge.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tɛkˈniːk/

Etymology

Borrowed from French technique (“technicality; branch of knowledge”), noun use of technique (“technical”), from Ancient Greek τεχνικός (tekhnikós, “of or pertaining to art, artistic, skilful”), from τέχνη (tékhnē, “art, handicraft”). Doublet of technic.

Synonyms

method

art

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technology

skill

way

technics

means

trick

process

technical skill

craftsmanship

craft

ability

manner

technical

proficiency

procedure

workmanship

system

approach

trickery

dexterity

dirty trick

engineering

technic

finesse

conduct

game

performance

knack

stunt

style

talent

techniques

artistic skill

behaviour

policy

ingenious device

technical skills

operative technique

technical ability

skill craft

acquiry

Hayward?

accomplishment

acting

artifice

artistry

attainment

avenue