techniques
English meaning: Techniques
Definition
The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.
Example
“Athletes use breathing techniques to stay calm under pressure.”
Another example: “The chef demonstrated several knife techniques to the students.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural noun (of 'technique') for skilled methods or procedures for doing something; neutral to formal and very common in art, science, sport and craft ('relaxation techniques', 'modern techniques'). Note the silent 'que' is pronounced 'teck-neeks'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From French 'technique', from Greek 'tekhnikos' (of art or skill), from 'tekhne' (art, craft), entering English in the 19th century.
Synonyms
- methods
- procedures
- approaches
- practices
- skills
- ways
Related Words
- microscopy
- spectroscopy
- imaging
- technique
- methods
- algorithms
- detection
- procedures
- involve
- analysis
Common Collocations
- modern techniques
- relaxation techniques
- advanced techniques
- techniques used
- new techniques
- techniques for
Word Forms
technique (sing.); techniques (pl.)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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