B1noun 2K

Technique

🇬🇧 UK /["/tekˈniːk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tekˈniːk/"]/

Meaning of Technique

a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills

In simple words: A special way of doing something.

Technique in a sentence

• She used a unique technique to solve the problem.
• His painting technique has been praised by many art critics.
• The technique he demonstrated was effective for beginners.
• They need to improve their technique if they want to win the competition.
• The dance instructor taught us a new technique for the performance.

How to use Technique

Used in various contexts such as sports, art, and science. More formal than 'method' but less technical than 'procedure'. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

technique + noun

Memory hint

Think 'tech' + 'nique' — a unique way to use technology!

Related words

Collocations with Technique

• effective
• powerful
• useful
• have
• adopt
• apply
• allow something
• enable something
• work
• technique for
• technique in
• effective
• powerful
• useful
• have
• adopt
• apply
• allow something
• enable something
• work
• technique for
• technique in

Synonyms for Technique

• method
• approach
• procedure
• style
• system

Opposites of Technique

• ineptitude
• clumsiness
• incompetence

Common mistakes with Technique

• Confused with 'technician' or 'technology'
• Using in overly casual contexts
• Mispronouncing as 'techneek' instead of 'tek-neek'

Frequently asked questions about Technique

What does Technique mean?

A special way of doing something.

What is the definition of Technique?

a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills

How do you use Technique in a sentence?

She used a unique technique to solve the problem.

Can you give another example of Technique?

His painting technique has been praised by many art critics.

What are synonyms for Technique?

Common alternatives include method, approach, procedure, style, system.

What is the opposite of Technique?

Opposite meanings include ineptitude, clumsiness, incompetence.

What words go with Technique?

It commonly pairs with effective, powerful, useful, have, adopt, apply, allow something, enable something, work, technique for, technique in, effective, powerful, useful, have, adopt, apply, allow something, enable something, work, technique for, technique in.

What are common mistakes when using Technique?

Confused with 'technician' or 'technology' Using in overly casual contexts Mispronouncing as 'techneek' instead of 'tek-neek'

How do you pronounce Technique?

US: /["/tekˈniːk/"]/, UK: /["/tekˈniːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Technique?

Used in various contexts such as sports, art, and science. More formal than 'method' but less technical than 'procedure'. Avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Technique?

"Technique" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.