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So I have the classic amateur's technique; I know some very tricky bits and I have large gaping holes.
Bill Bruford

Meaning of "technique" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TECHNIQUE

From French, from technique (adj) technic.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TECHNIQUE

technique  [tɛkˈniːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TECHNIQUE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Technique is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TECHNIQUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of technique in the English dictionary

The first definition of technique in the dictionary is a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task. Other definition of technique is proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill. Technique is also special facility; knack.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TECHNIQUE


biunique
ˌbaɪjuːˈniːk
dominique
ˌdɒmɪˈniːk
dvornik
ˈdvɔːniːk
Martinique
ˌmɑːtɪˈniːk
microtechnique
ˌmaɪkrəʊtɛkˈniːk
nonunique
ˌnɒnjuːˈniːk
ortanique
ˌɔːtəˈniːk
penneech
pɛˈniːk
sneak
sniːk
technic
tɛkˈniːk
unique
juːˈniːk
veronique
ˌverəˈniːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TECHNIQUE

technical sergeant
technical support
technicalise
technicalities
technicality
technicalize
technically
technicalness
technician
technicise
technicism
technicist
technicize
Technicolor
technicolored
technicolour
technicoloured
technics
technikon
techno

WORDS THAT END LIKE TECHNIQUE

Alexander technique
applique
boutique
clique
crampon technique
critique
cut-up technique
Delphi technique
fique
moulding technique
Mozambique
mystique
oblique
physique
pique
plastique
politique
pratique
programme evaluation and review technique
split-screen technique

Synonyms and antonyms of technique in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TECHNIQUE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «technique» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of technique

Translation of «technique» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TECHNIQUE

Find out the translation of technique to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of technique from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «technique» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

技艺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

técnica
570 millions of speakers

English

technique
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तकनीक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أُسْلُوب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

техника
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

técnica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রযুক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

technique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teknik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methode
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

専門技術
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기법
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teknik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kỹ xảo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நுட்பம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तंत्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teknik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tecnica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

technika
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

техніка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tehnică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τεχνική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tegniek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

teknik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teknikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of technique

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TECHNIQUE»

The term «technique» is very widely used and occupies the 3.387 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TECHNIQUE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «technique» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «technique» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about technique

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10 QUOTES WITH «TECHNIQUE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word technique.
1
Derek Harold Richard Barton
It does not seem, however, that organic chemists were much worried about barriers to rotation in organic molecules in general at that time because there was no technique available to demonstrate the phenomenon experimentally.
2
Timur Bekmambetov
I think the most important technique is to ground everything, to make everything - to make fantasy world grounded and relatable, just great characters.
3
Leonard Bernstein
Technique is communication: the two words are synonymous in conductors.
4
Fred Brooks
There is no single development, in either technology or management technique, which by itself promises even one order-of-magnitude improvement within a decade in productivity, in reliability, in simplicity.
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Bill Bruford
So I have the classic amateur's technique; I know some very tricky bits and I have large gaping holes.
6
Betty Buckley
Everything good that I know was taught to me by great teachers and I feel like giving back and sharing the technique is the thing to do.
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Tony Buzan
Mind mapping is a technique based on memory and creativity and comprehension and understanding, so when the student or a child uses the mind map, they are using their brain in the way their brain was designed to be used, and so the mind helps them in all learning and cognitive skills. It simply helps them in what the brain does naturally.
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Gina Carano
I think I came up in fighting in a really technical way. If you've ever seen my fights, you know I love distance, I love technique.
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David Cronenberg
Each kid has a different level of expertise and some of them are very raw and inexperienced and some are incredibly mature and experienced. So you just have to go with what they are rather than have some abstract technique that you're going to try to apply to them.
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David Cronenberg
For example I don't work with William Hurt the same way that I will work with Viggo. They're different guys and they work in different ways. So a good sensitive director has his general style and technique and personality that he uses but you don't impose that on the actors.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TECHNIQUE»

Discover the use of technique in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to technique and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Check the Technique: Liner Notes for Hip-Hop Junkies
This is the book that belongs on the stacks next to your wax. “Brian Coleman’s writing is a lot like the albums he covers: direct, uproarious, and more than six-fifths genius.” –Jeff Chang, author of Can’t Stop Won’t Stop “All ...
Brian Coleman, 2009
2
A Manual for Repertory Grid Technique
First published in 1977, this now classic manual has been completely revised and updated to reflect the enormous changes that have taken place both in the popularity of repertory grid methods and in the study of the methods themselves.
Fay Fransella, Richard Bell, Don Bannister, 2004
3
Chiropractic Technique
With a review of chiropractic history, detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, and a companion Evolve website with how-to videos, this book is a must-have reference for ...
Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson, 2010
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Handbook of Osteopathic Technique
The 3rd edition of this market-leading text provides information on modifying factors that fit different techniques.
Laurie Hartman, 1996
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Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 2E:
Together with the DVD, this manual details five total-body, 14 lower-body, 36 upper body, and two abdominal exercises. The book also contains thorough checklists for 57 resistance training exercises to enable readers to perform them safely.
National Strength & Conditioning Association (U.S.). Certification Commission, 2007
6
Classical Ballet Technique
Aimed at advanced dancers, this book discusses classical ballet's basic concepts, techniques, and movements
‎1989
7
Technique Swim Workouts
Presents one hundred workout routines to help improve the mechanics of the four main swimming strokes.
Blythe Lucero, 2009
8
Expert Card Technique
Definitive work on card technique: everything from basic manipulations to advanced flourishes; also a wide variety of tricks. 318 illustrations.
Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue, 1974
9
Basics of Aseptic Compounding Technique Video Training Program
This on-the-job training program gives a basic, how-to demonstration of aseptic technique focusing on the fundamentals: proper washing, gloving, gowning, proper syringe techniques, and more.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2005
10
World-class Tennis Technique
Top tennis experts contribute to this analysis of optimal techniques for all the essential strokes of the game. 160 photos.
Paul Roetert, Jack L. Groppel, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TECHNIQUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term technique is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Ashes 2015: England batsman Gary Ballance stands by his …
"Suddenly, after two or three bad games for England, my technique is wrong, so I've just got to deal with that. Every cricketer has to deal with it, and it's a shame ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
MS Dhoni wants 'old technique' back
MP Singh, while mentioning that Dhoni seemed more relaxed after having quit the five-day game, told TOI: "He said he had changed his stance and technique ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
3
4:7:8 breathing technique claims to help you get to sleep in 60 …
Harvard trained Doctor Andrew Weil tells The Daily Mail that the 4:7:8 technique regulates your breathing allowing oxygen to better fill the lungs. Weil says the ... «MyFox Washington DC, May 15»
4
Gene editing technique could prevent inherited diseases
This new technique is of interest because if it were effective and safe in humans, it could offer a way to prevent mitochondrial diseases without the need for the ... «NHS Choices, Apr 15»
5
Rapper Immortal Technique Arrested in O.C. After Alleged Beating …
Rapper Immortal Technique was arrested after a violent confrontation with two individuals who were selling T-shirts with his trademarked logo, Santa Ana police ... «KTLA, Mar 15»
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Scientists Seek Ban on Method of Editing the Human Genome
A group of leading biologists on Thursday called for a worldwide moratorium on use of a new genome-editing technique that would alter human DNA in a way ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
7
Canadian doctors pioneer new technique that restores sensation to …
The novel technique is called corneal neurotisation – the doctors say it's a new approach to a problem that didn't have a solution before. “We've known for a ... «Globalnews.ca, Mar 15»
8
Fertility Clinic Courts Controversy With Treatment That Recharges …
The technique was named Augment by the company that developed it, and its aim is to help women who have been unable to get pregnant because their eggs ... «NPR, Mar 15»
9
13 enhanced interrogation techniques used by the CIA
Senate Intelligence Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein speaks to reporters about the committee's report on CIA interrogations at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, ... «Globalnews.ca, Dec 14»
10
Researchers reveal photography technique that captures images at …
To demonstrate some of the uses of the technique, the authors imaged laser pulse reflection and refraction, photon racing in two media and faster-than-light ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»

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