Noun: technique tek'neek
- A practical method or art applied to some particular task
"He mastered the technique of watercolour painting";
- technic [N. Amer]
- Skilfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
"Years of practice had perfected her piano technique";
- proficiency
Derived forms: techniques
Type of: method, skilfulness [Brit, Cdn], skillfulness [N. Amer]
Encyclopedia: Technique