technique
part of speech
noun (a technique, techniques)
meaning for a pupil
1) A technique is a special way of doing something that needs skill, like a painting technique or a swimming technique. tree →
2) Technique is how well you use the right moves or methods in a sport, art or job. tree →
sense in the lessons
In PE, coaches teach the right technique for throwing, jumping or swimming. In art, pupils try techniques like shading, collage and printing. In maths, pupils learn techniques such as column addition or partitioning. In science, lab techniques must be followed safely. Phrases: «good technique», «learn a technique», «breathing technique».
examples
- Our coach showed us a new swimming technique. tree →
- Good technique helps you throw further. tree →
- We tried a printing technique with sponges. tree →
- Column addition is a technique for adding big numbers. tree →
- Breathing techniques can help you calm down. tree →
- Practise the technique slowly before you go fast. tree →
- Her drawing technique has really improved. tree →
note
Countable noun («techniques»), sometimes uncountable for skill in general («good technique»). Spelling: «-ique» at the end, said «teck-NEEK». Do not confuse with «technology» (machines and tools). Related: «technical».
In the corpora
- Persuasive techniques include reasons in order, strong words, exaggeration and rhetorical questions.
- Reading like a writer means noticing the techniques authors use so that you can use them too.
- Borrowing an author's techniques is good practice; copying their actual words and calling them yours is not.
- A writer's toolkit is a list of techniques (openings, description, dialogue) to check before and while writing.
- Coached strength training with good technique is safe for children and does not stunt growth; heavy maximum lifts are not for children.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «technique» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.