technique
n. C / Un. a specific way of doing an activity, especially one that requires practice and skill. You often learn these methods in sports, art, or science to get better results.
n. a systematic procedure or routine by which a complex task is accomplished. It also describes the degree of skill or command demonstrated in executing a performance or artistic work.
The chef taught us a new technique for chopping onions.
To improve her swimming speed, she spent months refining her breathing technique with a professional coach.
The pianist's interpretation lacked emotional depth, but his flawless technique allowed him to execute the demanding sonata with mechanical precision.
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.
Often followed by the preposition 'for' when describing the purpose of the method, or 'of' when describing the action itself.