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   technique

   /tɛkˈniːk/

   noun

   • 1. a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure: "new surgical techniques mean a shorter hospital stay"
   • ▪ skill or ability in a particular field: "he has excellent technique" Similar skillskilfulnessabilitycapabilityproficiencyexpertiseexpertnessmasterytalentgeniusartistryartcraftsmanshipcraftaptitudeadroitnessadeptnessdeftnessdexteritydexterousnessknackfacilitycompetenceexecutionperformancedeliveryinformal:know-howdated:address
   • ▪ a skilful or efficient way of doing or achieving something: "tape recording is a good technique for evaluating our own communications" Similar methodapproachprocedureprocesssystemmethod of workingMOoperating procedurecourse of actionplan of actionplan of attackwaymannermodefashionstylemeansstrategytacktacticlineroutinepracticemodus operandi

   Word Origin early 19th century: from French, from Latin technicus (see technic).

   Scrabble Points: 23

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