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technique

tech.nique \tek-'ne-k\ n [F, fr. technique technical, fr. Gk technikos] 1: 
   the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or ba 
   sic physical movements are used (as by a dancer); also : ability to treat 
   such details or use such movements 2a: technical methods esp. in scientific 
   research  2b: a method of accomplishing a desired aim