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technique

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technique
A particular method or way of doing something. The word comes from the Greek "techne," which is an art, craft or skill. See technology.
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In spite of the excited condition in which he was, the sentence about technique had sent a pang to Mihailov's heart, and looking angrily at Vronsky he suddenly scowled.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
A deep simplicity touching many hidden springs, a profound regard for the noble uses of leisure, things which modern critics of life have taught us to despise -- these are the technique and the composition and colour of all their work.
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
Such skill, the skill of technique, is more than honesty; it is something wider, embracing honesty and grace and rule in an elevated and clear sentiment, not altogether utilitarian, which may be called the honour of labour.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
 
 
 
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