method

CEFRA2

/ˈmɛθəd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A particular way of doing something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    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.

Examples

  • Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with confidence.

  • Your method of teaching English is absurd.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmɛtət/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order

  2. 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).

  3. A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

More examples

In context

  • Which method is the most effective?

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

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

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

To solve this math problem, I need a reliable blank that always works.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos). By surface analysis, met- + -hod. See also -ode and hodo-.