technique
[noun]
Synonyms:
- method, approach, manner, means, mode, procedure, style, system, way
- skill, artistry, craft, craftsmanship, execution, performance, proficiency, touch

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English Thesaurus: method, way, means, approach, technique, ...

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tech‧nique S3 W1 AC /tekˈniːk/ noun
[Word Family: noun: technicalities, technicality, technician, technique; adverb: technically; adjective: technical]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: technique 'technical', from Greek technikos; ⇒ technical]

1. [countable] a special way of doing something ⇒ method
technique for
There are various techniques for dealing with industrial pollution.
technique of
In mathematics, we use many techniques of problem-solving.

2. [uncountable] 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 ⇒ technical:
He’s a great player, with brilliant technique.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

technique
noun
ADJ. effective, powerful, useful | basic, simple | conventional, established, standard, traditional | advanced, modern, sophisticated | ingenious | alternative, experimental | assessment, communication, dating, evaluation, exam/examination, farming, interview, management, manufacturing, marketing, problem-solving, recording, relaxation, research, sales, teaching, training She needs to work on her interview technique if she's going to get a job.
analytical, mathematical, medical, photographic, scientific, statistical, surgical
VERB + TECHNIQUE have He has an ingenious technique for dealing with problems of that sort.
adopt, apply, deploy, employ, implement, try, use On the walls I applied the same technique as I had used for the ceiling.
develop, devise, pioneer The technique was pioneered in California.
acquire, learn, master, practise struggling to master the new technique
adapt, improve, perfect, work at/on | demonstrate, describe
TECHNIQUE + VERB allow sth, enable sth Modern freezing techniques enable the chickens to be stored for weeks.
work The new technique works better than the one it has replaced.
be based on sth, be derived from sth singing techniques derived from Tibetan music
PREP. ~ for techniques for the storage of data
~ in They learn basic techniques in self-defence.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

technique

use a technique (also employ a technique formal)
By using commercial shipbuilding techniques, the Navy hoped to reduce costs.
devise/develop a technique
Researchers hope to develop more accurate testing techniques.
learn a technique
We will help the beginner learn these basic techniques.
practise a technique
Practise your painting techniques on unwanted pieces of wallpaper.
basic techniques
The girls are taught the basic techniques of childcare.
modern techniques
Archaeologists now use modern techniques such as aerial photography.
a simple technique
It is amazing what a difference these simple techniques can make.
an effective technique
This is an effective technique for removing unwanted hair.
a standard technique
A sample of blood was obtained from each patient using the standard technique.
management techniques
He praised their management techniques.
relaxation techniques
Patients are taught relaxation techniques to use at home.
surgical techniques
Surgical techniques have improved considerably in the last twenty years.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

technique
noun
1.
BAD: The main cause of unemployment is modern technique.
GOOD: The main cause of unemployment is modern technology.

Usage Note:
technique = a way of doing something, especially one that requires special training: 'Thanks to these new surgical techniques, patients spend far shorter periods in hospital.' 'The purpose of these seminars is to keep our staff up to date with the latest teaching and testing techniques.'
technology = (the study of) the use of scientific theories and methods for practical purposes: 'Can you imagine what the world would be like without science and technology?' 'Space research has produced major advances in computer technology.'

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2.
BAD: The job requires proper technique training.
GOOD: The job requires proper technical training.
BAD: He used a lot of technique language that I didn't understand.
GOOD: He used a lot of technical language that I didn't understand.

Usage Note:
technical = (1) involving or requiring detailed knowledge, especially of an industrial or scientific subject: 'The flight was cancelled because of a serious technical problem.'
(2) requiring special knowledge to be understood: 'Engineering students need a lot of technical English.'

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method a way of doing something, especially one that is well known and often used:
You can choose whichever method of payment you prefer.
an environmentally friendly method for treating household waste
way a set of actions that you use in order to do something. Way is more informal than method and is used more often in everyday English:
What’s the best way to remove wine stains?
a new way of treating the disease
There are lots of ways of cooking mushrooms.
means something that you use to do something or achieve something:
Their main means of transport is their car.
E-mail is often the most convenient means of communication.
He looked around for a means of escape.
Education and training are the most efficient means of improving the nation’s economy.
approach a way of dealing with a particular problem or situation, especially a way that has been carefully thought about or planned:
Today’s approach to raising children is very different from 40 years ago.
I think we need to try a different approach.
technique a particular way of doing something, for which you need a skill that has to be learned and practised:
tips on how to improve your exam technique
More patients are surviving thanks to improved surgical techniques.
tactics methods that you use in order to achieve what you want, especially in a game or competition:
There were complaints about police tactics used to clear demonstrators.
The team was discussing tactics for the game.
strategy a set of carefully planned methods for achieving something that is difficult and may take a long time:
our sales strategy
a strategy to reduce the level of teenage smoking
mode formal a particular way of doing something:
For him, painting is just another mode of expression.
You can choose between several different modes of operation.
the most efficient mode of transportation
Withdrawing a child from class is still the preferred mode of providing extra help to that child.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

way something you can do in order to achieve what you want or deal with a problem:
Visiting a country is a great way to learn a language.
a good way to lose weight
method a way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use:
They still use traditional methods of farming.
modern teaching methods
Different research methods are used to gather data.
approach a general way of dealing with a particular problem or situation, especially a way that has been carefully thought about:
We need a whole new approach to environmental issues.
There will be considerable advantages to adopting this approach.
technique a way of doing something for which you need a skill that must be learned and practised:
I went to a class to learn relaxation techniques.
new surgical techniques
techniques for improving staff performance
strategy a carefully planned way to achieve something difficult or complicated that may take a long time:
They met to discuss the company’s business strategy.
the government’s long-term strategy for reducing crime
route a way from one place to another that people use regularly or that is shown on a map:
There are two routes we could take but this is the quickest one.
the overland trade route between Europe and China
directions instructions on how to get to a place:
Let’s stop and ask someone for directions.
If you follow these directions you’ll have no problem finding the house.
short cut a way of getting somewhere that is shorter than the usual way:
Let’s take a short cut across the field.
Taxi-drivers know all the short cuts.
how to get to ... especially spoken used especially when you ask someone to tell you which is the right way:
Can you tell me how to get to Grand Central Station?
It was getting dark and I wasn’t sure how to get home.

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