method
ˈmɛθəd
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Noun

1.
general processway of doing something
  • She explained her method for solving the problem..
procedure technique
2.
actingTECH.technique for acting focusing on authentic experienceTECH.
  • He studied the method to improve his acting skills.
approach system technique
3.
technologyTECH.function belonging to a class in programmingTECH.
  • The method calculates the total cost.
procedure routine
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Expressions with method

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simple method effective for immediate needs
We used a rough-and-ready method to fix the leak.
using force or threats to achieve something
The company used a strong-arm method to close the deal.
strategy of achieving goals by small, incremental steps
The team used the salami method to complete the project.
apparent chaos that has underlying order
His desk looks messy, but there's a method to the madness.
apparent chaos but with underlying purpose
Her desk looks messy, but there's method in her madness.
plan behind seemingly odd actions
Trust me—there's a method to my madness in this chaotic schedule..

Origin of method

Greek, methodos (pursuit of knowledge)

Terms with method included in their meaning

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byprep.
method
indicating the means of achieving something
payment method
immediate payment for goods or services
usingadj.
method
employing a particular method or tool
flexibility
in any manner or method possible
travel method
using streets or highways for travel
payment method
using coins or bills for payment
method
using this method or manner
payment method
method of paying for something in parts

Examples of method in a sentence

  • We need a new method to increase efficiency.
  • The actor's method was praised by critics.
  • She adopted the method to bring realism to her role.
  • The method retrieves user data from the database.
  • Developers improved the method for better performance.

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  1. French:méthode, approche, ...
  2. German:Methode, Method Acting, ...
  3. Italian:maniera, ...
  4. Spanish:manera, técnica, ...
  5. Portuguese:técnica, ...
  6. Chinese:方法, 表演法, ...
  7. Japanese:方法, メソッド, ...
  8. Arabic:طَرِيقَة, التَّمْثِيل المَنْهَجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיטָה, הַמֶּתוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:метод, функция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:метод, ...
  12. Hindi:तरीका, अभिनय विधि, ...
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