tech ‧ nique S3 W1 AC /tekˈniːk/ BrE AmE 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.
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ 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.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + technique
▪ 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.