Teknike

Teknike is a term used in several languages to denote technique, method, or the practical application of knowledge across a range of disciplines. It functions as a broad keyword for the procedures, practices, and know-how that enable a task to be performed, whether in the arts, sciences, engineering, or everyday activities. Because teknike can refer to both a general concept and specific practices, its exact meaning is often determined by context.

Etymology and variations: teknike is linguistically related to teknē, the Greek root for craft or art, and to the English word technique. Spelling and form vary by language, with related variants such as teknikë, teknik, and teknika appearing in different orthographies. This reflects the way the concept travels across linguistic traditions while retaining a core sense of method and procedure.

Usage and contexts: In education and professional settings, teknike tends to emphasize the practical methods used to achieve results—how something is done rather than the theory behind it. In the arts, sports, or design, it can describe the repertoire of established practices performers and practitioners employ. In some cases teknike appears as a proper noun, used as the name of organizations, journals, or projects dedicated to the study or application of technique.

See also: technique, technology, method, process. Note that because teknike is not a single standardized term in English, its precise meaning can vary by language and field; context is essential for interpretation.