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The artist used a new technique to shade the drawing.
What does Technique mean?
a special method or way of doing something.
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A technique is a special way of doing something, especially a skillful method used in art, sports, science, writing, or problem solving.
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Our teacher showed a technique for solving the math problem faster.
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A careful reading technique can help students find evidence without missing important details.
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What does technique mean?
Technique means a special method or way of doing something.
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Method is close in meaning to technique.
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WordTechnique.
Partnoun.
MeaningTechnique means a special method or way of doing something.
ExampleExample: The artist used a new technique to shade the drawing.
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- tek · neek
- Strongest beat
- neek
- Ending
- neek
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on neek.
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guessworkDoing something without a clear method or plan.
randomnessA lack of order, method, or pattern.
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Technique word family
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technique
noun
technique
A special method or way of doing something.
noun
techniques
More than one method or way.
adjective
technical
Related to special skills, systems, or methods.
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