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Technique

/tɛkˈniːk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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  1. 1

    A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.

    "He has a brilliant piano technique."

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The word 'technique' originates from the French 'technique', which derives from the Greek 'techne', meaning 'art' or 'skill'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to encompass methods and procedures in various fields.

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