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Method

//ˈmɛθəd// noun, verb, slang

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Noun
  1. 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). countable

    "If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you."

  2. 2
    Ellipsis of method air. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  3. 3
    an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed wordnet
  4. 4
    Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order uncountable

    "Though this be madneſſe, / Yet there is Method in 't: […]"

  5. 5
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) wordnet
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  1. 6
    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. countable, uncountable

    "In this case, the application of the famous method was a little shaky. To be fair, the director was dealing with a pretty stroppy cast."

  2. 7
    A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object. countable, uncountable

    "When you call the method, you provide values corresponding to these variables in your method call."

  3. 8
    Marijuana. countable, slang, uncountable
  4. 9
    An instruction book systematically arranged. countable, dated, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To apply a method to. transitive

    "1809, Rachel Russell (baroness.), Letters. To which is prefixed, an intr. vindicating the character of lord ... "Says he, there is above ten thousand brisk boys are ready to follow me, whenever I hold up my finger : — Says I, how have you methoded this, that they shall not be crushed, for there will be a great force to oppose you?""

  2. 2
    To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold). broadly, transitive

    "The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos).

Etymology 2

From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos).

Etymology 3

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