Meaning & use

technique

noun·Academic

A particular way of carrying out a task, especially one requiring skill or precision.

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The swimmer refined her breathing technique to shave seconds off her time.

Doctors are trained in a specific technique for setting broken bones.

A note on using this word

"Technique" emphasizes practical skill of execution, while "method" refers more broadly to a procedure.

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