techniques
Ways of doing
Techniques are methods or ways of doing something, especially ones requiring skill or practice.
The word emphasizes *how* rather than *what*—the specific approach taken to achieve a result: breathing techniques, interviewing techniques, surgical techniques.
A technique can be learned, refined, or mastered: She's still working on her technique.
Prescribed sequence of actions
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- processSteps toward a result
- approachWay of handling something
framework · systematic · step-by-step · workflow · formula · methodology · guideline · sequence
Complete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
execution · control · handling · manipulation · touch · timing · coordination · fluency
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
accuracy · exactness · tolerances · zeroing · leveling · gauging · metering · standardization
Fitting wood pieces together
- dovetailingJoining in interlocking fashion
- mortiseCarved slot for joining
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- knottingForming fixed interlacements
braiding · stitching · felting · throwing · coiling · carving · inlay · marquetry
Skillful directional control
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- flankingAt the sides of
- feintingDeceptive combat maneuver
- encirclementSurrounding enemy forces completely
ambush · counterattack · pincer · diversionary · siege · guerrilla · attrition · blitzkrieg
Painter's stroke method
- chiaroscuroContrast technique in painting
- impastoHeavily applied pigment technique
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- stipplingDot-based shading technique
cross-hatching · wet-on-wet · underpainting · blending · layering · fresco · trompe-l'oeil · pointillism
procedure
Prescribed sequence of actions
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- processSteps toward a result
approach · framework · systematic · step-by-step · workflow · formula · methodology · guideline · sequence · blueprint
mastery
Complete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
finesse · execution · control · handling · manipulation · touch · timing · coordination · fluency · adeptness
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
adjustment · accuracy · exactness · tolerances · zeroing · leveling · gauging · metering · standardization · quality control
joinery
Fitting wood pieces together
- dovetailingJoining in interlocking fashion
- mortiseCarved slot for joining
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
knotting · braiding · stitching · felting · throwing · coiling · carving · inlay · marquetry · engraving
maneuvering
Skillful directional control
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- flankingAt the sides of
- feintingDeceptive combat maneuver
encirclement · ambush · counterattack · pincer · diversionary · siege · guerrilla · attrition · blitzkrieg · containment
brushwork
Painter's stroke method
- chiaroscuroContrast technique in painting
- impastoHeavily applied pigment technique
- glazingGlossy protective coating
stippling · cross-hatching · wet-on-wet · underpainting · blending · layering · fresco · trompe-l'oeil · pointillism · palette knife
- Mixologycocktails, mixology, cocktail recipes, classic cocktails, craft cocktails
- Science stufftheories, discoveries, inventions, experiments, formulas
- interrogationquestioning, interrogator, suspect, interview room, Miranda rights
- sports trainingdrills, conditioning, practice, warm-ups, fitness
- craftsman'stoolbox, workbench, handiwork, craft, skill
- Karatekarate, kata, kumite, dojo, gi
techniquesraw talent
Innate ability before training
natural talent · innate ability · natural ability · gift · instinct
techniquesimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
randomness · guesswork · winging it · haphazardness · spontaneity
- sales techniquesStrategies to close deals
- survival techniquesMethods for staying alive
- de-escalation techniquesMethods to lower conflict intensity
- washing techniquesWays to clean items
- drying techniquesWays to remove wetness
- design techniquesApproaches to creating visuals