| *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. |
| *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. |