1. A specific method of production, using a particular combination of inputs. 2. With CRTS, a particular ratio of factors employed in production. 3. A point on an isoquant.

1[countable] a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. marketing techniques Teachers [..]

1817, at first especially in criticism of art and music, from French technique "formal practical details in artistic expression" (18c.), noun use of technique (adj.) "of art, technical, [..]

/tɛkˈniːk/ noun plural techniques technique /tɛkˈniːk/ noun plural techniques Learner's definition of TECHNIQUE 1  [count] : a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill We le [..]

The method with which an artist, writer, performer, athlete, or other producer employs technical skills or materials to achieve a finished product or endeavor. Related: Georges-Pierre Seurat. Evening, [..]

method of doing something.

The application of specific principles and/or reasoning to the resolution of project management issues or problems. [D03418]

a practical method or art applied to some particular task proficiency: skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves profi [..]

n. Manner of performance.

A defined procedure that is used to perform some or all of an activity or support an approach. See also activity, approach.

The mechanical aspect of performing a composition.

the ability of instrumental and vocal musicians to exert optimal control of their instruments or vocal cords in order to produce the precise musical effects they desire. Improving one's technique generally entails practicing exercises that improve one's muscular sensitivity and agility.

(n) a practical method or art applied to some particular task(n) skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

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Technique in playing an instrument refers to all the physical movements and mental knowledge needed to play the instrument. All of these things are factual knowledge and can be taught to anyone. This [..]

the physical aspects of playing.

Methods to repair breaks in abdominal Tissues caused by Trauma or to close surgical incisions during abdominal Surgery.

Removal of Tissue by vaporization, abrasion, or destruction. Methods used include Heating Tissue by hot liquids or Microwave thermal Heating, Freezing (Cryoablation), chemical ablation, and photoablat [..]

Methodologies used for the isolation, Identification, detection, and quantitation of chemical substances.

Clinical and Laboratory techniques used to enhance Fertility in Humans and Animals.

Procedures for identifying types and strains of Bacteria. The most frequently employed typing systems are Bacteriophage Typing and SEROTYPING as well as bacteriocin typing and biotyping.

Methods for cultivation of Cells, usually on a large-scale, in a closed system for the purpose of producing Cells or cellular products to harvest.

Any of a variety of procedures which use biomolecular probes to measure the presence or concentration of biological molecules, biological structures, microorganisms, etc., by Translating a biochemical [..]

Removal of mineral constituents or Salts from bone or bone Tissue. Demineralization is used as a method of studying bone strength and bone Chemistry.

Methods to induce and measure electrical activities at specific sites in the Heart to diagnose and treat problems with the Heart's electrical system.

Visualization of the Heart structure and cardiac Blood flow for diagnostic evaluation or to guide cardiac procedures via techniques including Endoscopy (cardiac Endoscopy, sometimes refered to as card [..]

Timing the acquisition of imaging data to specific points in the cardiac cycle to minimize image blurring and other Motion Artifacts.

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases or dysfunction of the Cardiovascular System or its organs or demonstration of their Physiological Processes.

Organic Chemistry methodology that mimics the modular Nature of various biosynthetic processes. It uses highly reliable and selective reactions designed to "click" i.e., rapidly join small m [..]

Techniques used to carry out clinical investigative procedures in the Diagnosis and therapy of Disease.

A Technology, in which sets of reactions for solution or solid-phase synthesis, is used to create molecular Libraries for analysis of compounds on a large scale.

Procedures for the improvement or enhancement of the appearance of the visible parts of the body.

Methods of maintaining or growing biological materials in controlled Laboratory conditions. These include the Cultures of Cells; Tissues; organs; or Embryo In Vitro. Both Animal and Plant Tissues may [..]

Synthetic organic reactions that use reactions between unsaturated molecules to form cyclical products.

Mathematical or statistical procedures used as AIDS in making a decision. They are frequently used in medical decision-making.

An iterative Questionnaire designed to measure Consensus among individual responses. In the classic Delphi approach, there is no interaction between responder and interviewer.

The process of producing a form or impression made of metal or plaster using a Mold.

Procedure of producing an imprint or negative likeness of the Teeth and/or edentulous areas. Impressions are made in Plastic material which becomes hardened or set while in contact with the Tissue. Th [..]

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases or dysfunction of the Digestive System or its organs or demonstration of their Physiological Processes.

Method for assessing flow through a system by injection of a known quantity of dye into the system and monitoring its concentration over Time at a specific point in the system. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Non-invasive imaging methods based on the mechanical response of an object to a vibrational or impulsive force. It is used for determining the viscoelastic properties of Tissue, and thereby differenti [..]

The utilization of an electrical current to measure, analyze, or alter chemicals or chemical reactions in solution, Cells, or Tissues.

An electrophoretic technique for assaying the binding of one compound to another. Typically one compound is labeled to follow its mobility during Electrophoresis. If the labeled compound is bound by t [..]

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases or dysfunction of the Endocrine Glands or demonstration of their Physiological Processes.

Procedures used for the targeted destruction of the Mucous Membrane lining of the uterine cavity.

Methods for cultivation of Cells, usually on a large-scale, in a closed system for the purpose of producing Cells or cellular products to harvest. The Culture is fed with nutrients throughout the proc [..]

A type of In Situ Hybridization in which target sequences are stained with fluorescent dye so their location and size can be determined using Fluorescence Microscopy. This Staining is sufficiently dis [..]

The artificial induction of Gene Silencing by the use of RNA Interference to reduce the expression of a specific Gene. It includes the use of Double-Stranded RNA, such as Small Interfering RNA and RNA [..]

Techniques used to add in exogenous Gene sequence such as mutated Genes; Reporter Genes, to study mechanisms of Gene Expression; or regulatory control sequences, to study effects of temporal changes t [..]

Techniques to alter A Gene sequence that result in an inactivated Gene, or one in which the expression can be inactivated at a chosen Time during development to study the loss of function of A Gene.

The introduction of functional (usually cloned) Genes into Cells. A variety of techniques and naturally occurring processes are used for the Gene Transfer such as Cell hybridization, Liposomes or micr [..]

Chromosomal, biochemical, intracellular, and other methods used in the study of Genetics.

Methods used to determine individuals' specific Alleles or SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms).

Maintenance of a constant Blood Glucose level by perfusion or infusion with Glucose or Insulin. It is used for the study of metabolic rates (e.g., in Glucose, lipid, amino acid Metabolism) at constant [..]

Techniques for controlling Bleeding.

Methods of preparing Cells or Tissues for examination and study of their origin, structure, function, or Pathology. The methods include preservation, fixation, sectioning, Staining, replica, or other [..]

Methods of preparing Tissue for examination and study of the origin, structure, function, or Pathology.

A bone fixation technique using an External Fixator (Fixators, External) for lengthening limbs, correcting Pseudarthroses and other Deformities, and assisting the healing of otherwise hopeless traumat [..]

Immunologic Techniques based on the use of: (1) enzyme-antibody conjugates; (2) enzyme-Antigen conjugates; (3) antienzyme antibody followed by its homologous enzyme; or (4) enzyme-antienzyme complexes [..]

Test for Tissue Antigen using either a direct method, by conjugation of antibody with fluorescent dye (Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct) or an indirect method, by formation of Antigen-Antibody C [..]

Techniques used to demonstrate or measure an immune response, and to identify or measure Antigens using Antibodies.

Techniques for removal by Adsorption and subsequent elution of a specific antibody or Antigen using an immunosorbent containing the homologous Antigen or antibody.

Methods for assessing flow through a system by injection of a known quantity of an indicator, such as a dye, radionuclide, or chilled liquid, into the system and monitoring its concentration over Time [..]

Minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic or Therapeutic, performed within the Blood Vessels. They may be perfomed via Angioscopy; Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Interventional Radiography [..]

Investigative techniques used in pre-clinical and clinical Research, Epidemiology, Chemistry, immunology, Genetics, etc. They do not include techniques specifically applied to Diagnosis; Therapeutics; [..]

The stable placement of surgically induced fractures of the Mandible or Maxilla through the use of elastics, wire ligatures, arch bars, or other Splints. It is used often in the Cosmetic Surgery of Re [..]

A method to identify and enumerate Cells that are synthesizing Antibodies against Antigens or Haptens conjugated to Sheep Red Blood Cells. The Sheep Red Blood Cells surrounding Cells secreting antibod [..]

Techniques used for determining the values of photometric parameters of Light resulting from Luminescence.

The selective collapse of one Lung.

Techniques used in Microbiology.

Methods utilizing the principles of Microfluidics for sample Handling, reagent mixing, and separation and detection of specific components in fluids.

Examination of Chromosomes to diagnose, classify, screen for, or manage genetic Diseases and abnormalities. Following preparation of the sample, Karyotyping is performed and/or the specific Chromosome [..]

Molecular Biology techniques used in the Diagnosis of Disease.

The use of devices which use detector molecules to detect, investigate, or analyze other molecules, macromolecules, molecular aggregates, or organisms.

Procedures for identifying types and strains of Fungi.

Methods used to label and follow the course of Neural Pathways by Axonal Transport of injected Neuronal Tract-Tracers.

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases of the Nervous System, Central and peripheral, or demonstration of neurologic function or dysfunction.

Variations on the Two-Hybrid System Technique.

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of conditions related to Pregnancy, labor, and the Puerperium and of Diseases of the Female Genitalia. It includes also demonstration of genital and Pregnancy [..]

Variations on the Two-Hybrid System Technique that analyze for Proteins interacting with specific DNA sequences.

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases of the eye or of Vision Disorders.

The combination of genetic and optical methods in controlling specific events with temporal precision in targeted Cells of a functioning intact biological system.

Attachment of orthodontic devices and materials to the Mouth area for support and to provide a counterforce to orthodontic forces.

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases of the ear or of Hearing Disorders or demonstration of Hearing acuity or loss.

An orthodontic method used for correcting narrow or collapsed maxillary arches and functional cross-bite. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry),

An electrophysiologic technique for studying Cells, Cell Membranes, and occasionally isolated Organelles. All patch-clamp methods rely on a very high-resistance seal between a micropipette and a Membr [..]

Surgical construction of an opening or window in the Pericardium. It is often called subxiphoid pericardial window technique.

Investigative and diagnostic methods and procedures based on the photoacoustic effect, which is the generation of Sound WAVES from the Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation.

Procedures, strategies, and theories of planning.

Techniques whereby Personality attributes are revealed through the subject's responses to relatively unstructured, ambiguous, or vague stimuli. These responses represent projections of the subjec [..]

Any diagnostic evaluation using radioactive (unstable) Isotopes. This Diagnosis includes many Nuclear Medicine procedures as well as Radioimmunoassay tests.

Method for assessing flow through a system by injection of a known quantity of radionuclide into the system and monitoring its concentration over Time at a specific point in the system. (From Dorland, [..]

Methods of preparing Tissue specimens for visualization using an Electron microscope, usually a scanning Electron microscope. The methods involve the creation of exact copies of the specimens by makin [..]

Methods pertaining to the generation of new individuals, including techniques used in selective Breeding, cloning (Cloning, Organism), and assisted Reproduction (Reproductive Techniques, Assisted).

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases of the respiratory tract or its organs. It includes Respiratory Function Tests.

Timing the acquisition of imaging data to specific points in the Breathing cycle to minimize image blurring and other Motion Artifacts. The images are used diagnostically and also interventionally to [..]

A method of generating a large Library of randomized Nucleotides and selecting Nucleotide Aptamers by iterative rounds of In Vitro selection. A modified procedure substitutes Amino Acids in place of N [..]

Validation of the SEX of an individual by inspection of the Gonads and/or by genetic tests.

A technique to study Cell MIGRATION in the Inflammation process or during immune reactions. After an area on the Skin is abraded, the Movement of Cells in the area is followed via microscopic Observat [..]

Methods for quantitatively assessing and measuring interpersonal and group relationships.

Techniques used to synthesize chemicals using molecular substrates that are bound to a solid surface. Typically a series of reactions are conducted on the bound substrate that results in either the co [..]

Techniques used mostly during Brain Surgery which use a system of three-dimensional coordinates to locate the site to be operated on.

Combination or superimposition of two images for demonstrating differences between them (e.g., radiograph with contrast vs. one without, radionuclide images using different Radionuclides, radiograph v [..]

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Disease or dysfunction by examination of the pathological site or operative field during surgical intervention.

Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (Sutures).

Methods used for the chemical synthesis of compounds. Included under this heading are Laboratory methods used to synthesize a variety of chemicals and Drugs.

Methods used in the Diagnosis and treatment of behavioral, Personality, and Mental Disorders.

Variations on the Two-Hybrid System Technique that analyze for Proteins that interact with specific RNA molecules.

Screening techniques first developed in Yeast to identify Genes encoding interacting Proteins. Variations are used to evaluate interplay between Proteins and other molecules. Two-hybrid techniques ref [..]

Methods and procedures for the Diagnosis of Diseases or dysfunction of the urinary tract or its organs or demonstration of its Physiological Processes.

Methods to repair breaks in Tissue caused by Trauma or to close surgical incisions.

A general term for a specific method of executing an action or a task. In general, video games techniques are put into two categories; input techniques and gameplay techniques. Often times these two t [..]

'How' an activity is done.  

The method or skill of an artist in manipulating a medium or mediums to create a work of art, mastery of technique is critical to artistic expression. Source: Ralph Mayer, "A Dictionary of Art Te [..]

A technique is a procedure used to accomplish a specific activity or task. Its a defined procedure that is used to perform some or all of an activity or support an approach.

The way an artist uses art materials to create a certain type of artwork.

Technique is the way the artist produces his or her artwork. For example, two artists can use the same material (paint) to create their artwork but they may use very different techniques to apply this material to the canvas. One artist may use very small and precise brushstrokes while another artist may drip the paint onto the canvas.

a method or way of working with materials to create a work of art. Tenebrism

The handling or way in which an effect is obtained.