method
noun
a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan.
methods
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pluralof method.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It offers disciplined methods for testing hypotheses, challenging assumptions and correcting errors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
They eventually arrived three hours behind their schedule but manager Arteta said his team were ready because of his methods.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Christian Bale’s Batman, meanwhile, builds a Patriot Act-like system that turns every cellphone in Gotham into a tracking device and uses increasingly brutal methods to stop him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
By recovering molecular evidence while minimizing damage to rare fossils, the methods could help researchers investigate ancient human relationships that have remained inaccessible through traditional genetic techniques.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Therefore, let a prince conquer and maintain the state, and his methods will always be judged honourable and praised by all.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
