technique

technique
noun Etymology: French, from technique technical, from Greek technikos Date: 1817 1. the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer); also ability to treat such details or use such movements <
good piano technique
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2. a. a body of technical methods (as in a craft or in scientific research) b. a method of accomplishing a desired aim

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