as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
showed me a different knitting technique
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Recent Examples of technique
Calculus of Variations Tyagi employed a technique called the calculus of variations.
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Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
To achieve the scene's hypnotic slow-motion effect, Anderson asked his actors to move unnaturally fast, leading del Toro to question whether the technique would translate on screen.
—EW.com, 6 June 2025
The idea was to serve sharable plates of regional dishes prepared with modern techniques.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
To achieve the scene's hypnotic slow-motion effect, Anderson asked his actors to move unnaturally fast, leading del Toro to question whether the technique would translate on screen.
—EW.com, 6 June 2025
The idea was to serve sharable plates of regional dishes prepared with modern techniques.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technique
Noun
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Both methods remained in place as of publication time.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Pricing can also vary by region, and depending on third-party payment methods, additional taxes or international transaction fees may apply.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Though in this particular case, the redditor and his wife didn’t see eye-to-eye on the best approach to take when broaching the topic with their son, which caused significant relational tensions in the couple.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
7 June 2025
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These changes were more than just rebrands: each new name came along with a fundamentally different business strategy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Yet no methodology or category of evidence was as compelling to nineteenth-century Americans than the human body itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
6 June 2025
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Yet Operation Spider's Web, orchestrated by the SBU intelligence service, was also part of a recurring theme: Ukraine keeps inventing new ways to wage war with drones, and regularly catches Russia by surprise.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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And one of the fastest ways to lose it is poor communication.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Technique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technique. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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