method
[ meth-uhd ]
/ ˈmɛθ əd /
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.
Origin of method
1375–1425; late Middle English: medical procedure < Latin
methodus < Greek
méthodos systematic course, equivalent to
met-
meta- +
hodós way, road
SYNONYMS FOR method
1, 2
means,
technique.
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.
4 disposition.
OTHER WORDS FROM method
meth·od·less, adjective an·ti·meth·od, adjectiveWords nearby method
Example sentences from the Web for method
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
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.