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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
tech•nique /tɛkˈnik/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. the manner and ability with which an artist, athlete, etc., uses technical skills in a particular art, field of study, etc.:[uncountable]The diver showed perfect technique on that difficult dive.
  2. any method used to accomplish something:[countable]a simple technique for making sure I don't ruin my disks.
See -techn-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
tech•nique  (tek nēk′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the manner and ability with which an artist, writer, dancer, athlete, or the like employs the technical skills of a particular art or field of endeavor.
  2. the body of specialized procedures and methods used in any specific field, esp. in an area of applied science.
  3. method of performance;
    way of accomplishing.
  4. technical skill;
    ability to apply procedures or methods so as to effect a desired result.
  5. Informal Termsmethod of projecting personal charm, appeal, etc.:He has the greatest technique with customers.
  • Greek technikós, techniká; see technic
  • French: technical (adjective, adjectival), technic (noun, nominal)
  • 1810–20

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
technique, technic /tɛkˈniːk/ n
  1. a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task
  2. proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill
  3. special facility; knack
Etymology: 19th Century: from French, from technique (adj) technic
'technique' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Collocations: [teaching, woodworking, surgical, writing] techniques, [a good, an interesting, a simple, a complicated] technique, has [beautiful, perfect] technique, more...

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