technique
Americannoun
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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.
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the body of specialized procedures and methods used in any specific field, especially in an area of applied science.
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method of performance; way of accomplishing.
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technical skill; ability to apply procedures or methods so as to effect a desired result.
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Informal. method of projecting personal charm, appeal, etc..
He has the greatest technique with customers.
noun
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a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task
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proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill
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special facility; knack
he had the technique of turning everything to his advantage
Etymology
Origin of technique
First recorded in 1810–20; from French: “technical” (adjective), “technic” (noun), from Greek technikós, techniká; technic
Example Sentences
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The underlying technique of training a model on the outputs of another is very common for AI labs to use for internal optimization, the Allen Institute’s Lambert told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
Drivers have complained that because cars are energy starved this has led to unusual and counter-intuitive driving techniques - and there are various proposals to change the rules to make energy management easier.
From BBC
It requires skill, technique, patience - and a little bit of luck.
From BBC
In addition to delivering detailed views of DNA structure, Pico-C requires only very small samples -- about ten times less material than standard techniques.
From Science Daily
This technique is often used in romantic relationships, but it can be effective in the workplace, too.
From MarketWatch
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