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*1.a. [[Manner]] of artistic execution or performance in relation to [[formal]] or practical details (as distinct from general effect, expression, sentiment, etc.); the [[mechanical]] or [[formal]] part of an [[art]], esp. of any of the fine arts; the manner of execution or performance in any [[discipline]], profession, or sport; also, skill or ability in this department of one's art; mechanical skill in artistic or technical work (freq. used without article or qualifying word). loosely, a skilful or efficient means of achieving a [[purpose]]; a characteristic way of proceeding; a knack, a trick. | *1.a. [[Manner]] of artistic execution or performance in relation to [[formal]] or practical details (as distinct from general effect, expression, sentiment, etc.); the [[mechanical]] or [[formal]] part of an [[art]], esp. of any of the fine arts; the manner of execution or performance in any [[discipline]], profession, or sport; also, skill or ability in this department of one's art; mechanical skill in artistic or technical work (freq. used without article or qualifying word). loosely, a skilful or efficient means of achieving a [[purpose]]; a characteristic way of proceeding; a knack, a trick. | ||
(At first used most commonly in reference to painting or musical performance.) | (At first used most commonly in reference to painting or musical performance.) | ||
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:b. spec. [[Manner]] of performance or skill in [[sexual]] relations. | :b. spec. [[Manner]] of performance or skill in [[sexual]] relations. | ||
| − | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Technique''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Technique this link].</center> | |
*2.a. [mass noun] skill or ability in a particular field: he has excellent technique | [in sing.] an established athlete with a very good technique. | *2.a. [mass noun] skill or ability in a particular field: he has excellent technique | [in sing.] an established athlete with a very good technique. | ||
:b. a skilful or efficient way of doing or achieving something: tape recording is a good technique for evaluating our own communications. | :b. a skilful or efficient way of doing or achieving something: tape recording is a good technique for evaluating our own communications. | ||
Revision as of 01:09, 7 September 2009
- 1.a. Manner of artistic execution or performance in relation to formal or practical details (as distinct from general effect, expression, sentiment, etc.); the mechanical or formal part of an art, esp. of any of the fine arts; the manner of execution or performance in any discipline, profession, or sport; also, skill or ability in this department of one's art; mechanical skill in artistic or technical work (freq. used without article or qualifying word). loosely, a skilful or efficient means of achieving a purpose; a characteristic way of proceeding; a knack, a trick.
(At first used most commonly in reference to painting or musical performance.)
- 2.a. [mass noun] skill or ability in a particular field: he has excellent technique | [in sing.] an established athlete with a very good technique.
- b. a skilful or efficient way of doing or achieving something: tape recording is a good technique for evaluating our own communications.
- c. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from French, from Latin technicus
