1
: the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
also
: ability to treat such details or use such movements
good piano technique
2
a
: a body of technical methods (as in a craft or in scientific research)
b
: a method of accomplishing a desired aim
Examples of technique in a Sentence
We learned some techniques for relieving stress.
I used a special technique to make the bread.
The players need to practice in order to improve their technique.
a dancer with excellent technique
The ice-skaters will be judged on technique and creativity.
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Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
And once the technique was shown to work in laboratory studies and field trials in Australia and Indonesia, the World Mosquito Program was ready to attempt it at a grander scale.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
The teenager who's been editing TikTok videos for two years understands current trends and editing techniques better than most adults.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This technique ensures the onion melds into the meat before nestling everything onto the rolls.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
And once the technique was shown to work in laboratory studies and field trials in Australia and Indonesia, the World Mosquito Program was ready to attempt it at a grander scale.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
The teenager who's been editing TikTok videos for two years understands current trends and editing techniques better than most adults.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
This technique ensures the onion melds into the meat before nestling everything onto the rolls.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for technique
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technique. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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technique
noun
tech·nique
tek-ˈnēk 
1
a
: the manner in which details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
b
: ability to treat such details or use such movements
perfect piano technique
2
a
: technical methods especially in scientific research
laboratory technique
b
: a method of accomplishing a desired aim
a technique for handling complaints
Medical Definition
technique
noun
tech·nique
tek-ˈnēk
: a method or body of methods for accomplishing a desired end
new surgical techniques
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