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method

/ˈmɛθəd/

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What does method mean?

noun

  1. A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
  2. Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.
  3. A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
More meanings (6)

noun

  1. A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
  2. (slang) Marijuana.
  3. Ellipsis of method air.
  4. (dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

verb

  1. To apply a method to.
  2. To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈmɛθəd/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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No, some other method of punishment must be found to bring Anne to a proper realization of the enormity of her offense.
L. M. (Lucy Maud) MontgomeryAnne of Green GablesProject Gutenberg ebook #45
An entity shall not select a valuation method, or divide procurement requirements into separate contracts, to avoid the application of this Chapter.
CanadaNorth American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing DescriptionsProject Gutenberg ebook #89
More book examples (3)
The author of this little work is now experimenting, in order, if possible, to discover some more easy, artistic and unexceptionable method.
Henry Hunt SnellingThe History and Practice of the Art of PhotographyProject Gutenberg ebook #168
Progress by any other method will be but temporary and superficial, and the end of it will be worse than the beginning.
VariousThe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial IssueProject Gutenberg ebook #206
They have no method, no understanding of how to ingratiate themselves in youthful favour, save when they find virtue in the toils.
Theodore DreiserSister Carrie: A NovelProject Gutenberg ebook #233