tecniche

Tecniche is the plural of tecnica in Italian, meaning technique, method, or way of performing a task. The word derives from Latin technica, via Greek techne meaning art or craft. In Italian, the term is used across disciplines to denote practical procedures and the know-how required to achieve specific outcomes.

In arts and crafts, tecniche refers to methods for creating works, such as tecniche pittoriche (painting techniques), tecniche fotografiche (photographic techniques), or tecniche di incisione. In science and engineering, it covers systematic procedures like tecniche di laboratorio (laboratory techniques), tecniche di misurazione, or tecniche di analisi dati. In sport and performance, it describes training methods and execution skills, e.g., tecniche di nuoto or tecniche vocali in singing.

Tecniche can be categorized as manual, cognitive, computational, or experimental. They may be procedural, algorithmic, or strategic, and often require equipment, software, or training. The term is used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate a standardized approach versus tacit expertise, and it frequently appears in education, industry, and media discussions of best practices.

Historically, the concept of tecniche reflects the codification of know-how from artisanal guilds to modern scientific methods. Today, it is a common descriptor in Italian for methods, procedures, and approaches across fields, emphasizing repeatability, effectiveness, and transferability of skills and procedures.

See also: technique, methodology, method, process.