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technique.

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/tɛkˈniːk/UK, US
  1. The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

    uncountable
  2. Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill.

    uncountable
  3. A method of achieving something or carrying something out, especially one requiring some skill or knowledge.

    countable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French technique (“technicality; branch of knowledge”), noun use of technique (“technical”), from Ancient Greek τεχνικός (tekhnikós, “of or pertaining to art, artistic, skilful”), from τέχνη (tékhnē, “art, handicraft”). Doublet of technic.

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