English · Word Candidate

technique

/tɛkˈniːk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: techniques

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khía cạnh thực tế của một nghệ thuật, nghề nghiệp v.v.; yêu cầu chính thức

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Noun

Examples

Brahms, after realizing that the technique of the piano was developing along mistaken lines, and his own danger of stereotyping his style, keeps away from it for most of his middle age [...].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khả năng thực tế trong một lĩnh vực hoặc thực hành nhất định

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Yet those who packed concert halls to listen to him sing, as Indians did for over six decades, rarely mentioned his technique.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “technique” mean?

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

Is “technique” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.