technique

technique
tech|nique
W1S3 [tekˈni:k] n
[Date: 1800-1900; : French; Origin: technique 'technical', from Greek technikos; TECHNICAL]
1.)
a special way of doing something
technique for
There are various techniques for dealing with industrial pollution.
technique of
In mathematics, we use many techniques of problem-solving.
2.) [U]
the special way in which you move your body when you are playing music, doing a sport etc, which is difficult to learn and needs a lot of skill
He's a great player, with brilliant technique.

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  • technique — 1817, from Fr. technique formal practical details in artistic expression, noun use of adj. technique of art, technical, from Gk. tekhnikos (see TECHNO (Cf. techno )) …   Etymology dictionary

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