method
[ meth-uhd ]
/ ˈmɛθ əd /
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noun
a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
a manner or mode of procedure, especially an orderly, logical, or systematic way of instruction, inquiry, investigation, experiment, presentation, etc.: the empirical method of inquiry.
order or system in doing anything: to work with method.
orderly or systematic arrangement, sequence, or the like.
the Method. Also called Stanislavski Method, Stanislavski System. a theory and technique of acting in which the performer identifies with the character to be portrayed and renders the part in a naturalistic, nondeclamatory, and highly individualized manner.
adjective
(usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or employing the Method: a Method actor; Method acting.
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Origin of method
1375–1425; late Middle English: “medical procedure,” Latin methodus, from Greek méthodos “systematic course,” equivalent to met-meta- + hodós “way, road”
synonym study for method
1, 2. Method, mode, way imply a manner in which a thing is done or in which it happens. Method refers to a settled kind of procedure, usually according to a definite, established, logical, or systematic plan: the open-hearth method of making steel; one method of solving a problem. Mode is a more formal word that implies a customary or characteristic fashion of doing something: Kangaroos have a peculiar mode of carrying their young. Way, a word in popular use for the general idea, is equivalent to various more specific words: someone's way (manner) of walking; the best way (method) of rapid calculating; the way (mode) of holding a pen.
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British Dictionary definitions for method (1 of 2)
method
/ (ˈmɛθəd) /
noun
a way of proceeding or doing something, esp a systematic or regular one
orderliness of thought, action, etc
(often plural) the techniques or arrangement of work for a particular field or subject
Word Origin for method
C16: via French from Latin methodus, from Greek methodos, literally: a going after, from meta- after + hodos way
British Dictionary definitions for method (2 of 2)
Method
/ (ˈmɛθəd) /
noun
(sometimes not capital)
- a technique of acting based on the theories of Stanislavsky, in which the actor bases his role on the inner motivation of the character he plays
- (as modifier)a Method actor
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Medical definitions for method
method
[ mĕth′əd ]
n.
A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something.
Orderly arrangement of parts or steps to accomplish an end.
The procedures and techniques characteristic of a particular discipline or field of knowledge.
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