Definition of "technique" []

• The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished. (noun)
• The way in which the fundamentals, as of an artistic work, are handled. (noun)
• Skill or command in handling such fundamentals. See Synonyms at art1. (noun)

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• "This technique is about solving back pain caused by poor posture."
• "The photos above show printed-out pages, but this technique is also useful for attaching blank pages for handwritten notes."
• "The disadvantage of this technique is the number of variables."