TECHNIQUE, techniques, sf 1. The totality of the tools and practices of production, developed throughout history, allowing mankind to act on the surrounding nature in order to obtain material goods. The central problem in increasing labor productivity is the fullest possible use of technology, the most rational and productive use of existing production capacities. SCÎNTEIA, 1954, no. 2870. What we don't have! All institutions, all the gifts of modern technology. IBRĂILEANU, SP. CR. 243. 2. The totality of the procedures used in the practice of a trade, an art, a science. Painting technique. Versification technique. ▭The enthusiastic applause ... referred mainly to the oratory technique of the speakers. HOGAȘ, DR. II 169. The intrigue is so badly confused that ... it took all his skill in the stage, in the theatrical technique to manage it. GHEREA, ST. CR. I 364.