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technique
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tech·nique  (tk-nk)
n.
1. The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
2. also tech·nic (tknk)
a. The way in which the fundamentals, as of an artistic work, are handled.
b. Skill or command in handling such fundamentals. See Synonyms at art1.

[French, technical, technique, from Greek tekhnikos, technical; see technical.]

technique
Noun
1. a method or skill used for a particular task: modern management techniques
2. proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill: he lacks the technique to be a good player [Greek tekhnē skill]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.techniquetechnique - a practical method or art applied to some particular task
method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
antialiasing - (computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother
Benday process - a photoengraving technique for adding shading or texture or tone to a printed image
bonding - (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel
emulation - (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another
immunofluorescence - (immunology) a technique that uses antibodies linked to a fluorescent dye in order to study antigens in a sample of tissue
photomechanics - the technique of using photomechanical methods to make photographs into plates for printing
computer simulation, simulation - (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated"
2.technique - skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency"
skillfulness - the state of being cognitively skillful
brushwork - an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
musketry - the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)

technique
Translations
Spanish technique [tɛkˈniːk] ntécnica
French technique [tɛkˈniːk] ntechnique f
German technique [tɛkˈniːk] nTechnik f
Italian technique [tɛkˈniːk] ntecnica

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