technique
noun
1 different techniques were developed for dealing with the problem:
method, approach, procedure, process, system, method of working, MO, operating procedure, course of action, plan of action, plan of attack, way, manner, mode, fashion, style;
means, strategy, tack, tactic, line;
routine, practice;
Latin modus operandi.
2 I was very impressed with his technique:
skill, skilfulness, ability, capability, proficiency, expertise, expertness, mastery, talent, genius, artistry, art, craftsmanship, craft;
aptitude, adroitness, adeptness, deftness, dexterity, dexterousness, knack, facility, competence;
execution, performance, delivery;
informal know-how;
dated address.
technique Oxford Dictionary of English