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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. |
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| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Technique''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Technique this link].</center> |
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| (At first used most commonly in reference to painting or musical performance.) | | (At first used most commonly in reference to painting or musical performance.) |
| :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>
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| *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 [[communication]]s. |
− | :c. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from French, from Latin technicus | + | :c. [[ORIGIN]] early 19th cent.: from French, from Latin technicus |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |