technique
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a particular way of doing something, especially one that you need to learn or practice.
a systematic procedure or method by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
Simple“The artist used a new technique to mix the paints for her latest landscape.”
In context“The researchers developed a novel technique for extracting DNA samples without damaging the surrounding tissue structure.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'for' followed by a gerund or 'of' followed by a noun.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the level of skill or practical ability you have in an activity like music, sport, or art.
the execution or performance of an artistic or physical task, often distinguished from intellectual or creative content.
Simple“Her piano technique is excellent, but she needs to play with more feeling.”
In context“While the young striker possesses raw speed, his finishing technique requires significant refinement before he can compete at the professional level.”
UsageUsually uncountable when referring to a person's general level of ability.
Synonyms
Usage technique called · advanced technique · agricultural technique
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.