Method

Word METHOD
Character 6
Hyphenation meth od
Pronunciations /ˈmɛθəd/

Definitions and meanings of "Method"

What do we mean by method?

A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something. noun

Orderly arrangement of parts or steps to accomplish an end. noun

The procedures and techniques characteristic of a particular discipline or field of knowledge. noun

A technique of acting in which the actor recalls emotions and reactions from past experience and uses them in identifying with and individualizing the character being portrayed. noun

Orderly regulation of conduct with a view to the attainment of an end; systematic procedure subservient to the purpose of any business; the use of a complete set of rules for carrying out any plan or project: as, to observe method in business or study; without method success is improbable: in this and the next two senses only in the singular. noun

A system, or complete set, of rules of procedure for attaining a given end; a short way to a desired result; specifically, in logic, a general plan for setting forth any branch of knowledge whatever; that branch of logic which teaches how to arrange thoughts for investigation or exposition. noun

Any way or manner of conducting any business. noun

A plan or system of conduct or action; the way or mode of doing or effecting something: as, a method of instruction; method of classification; the English method of pronunciation. noun

In music: Manner of performance : technique; style. noun

A manner or system of teaching. noun

An instruction-book, systematically arranged. noun

A method, introduced by Frischen, in duplex telegraphy for eliminating the effect of the transmitted current on the instruments at the transmitting station while leaving them available to record any message received at the same time. See telegraphy. noun

A method invented by Cauchy of treating the integral calculus. See residual. noun

A method in which, in analytical geometry, the functions which vanish on straight lines, etc.. are represented by single letters. noun

In algebra, a method in which, by the aid of umbræ, qualities are written as powers of polynomials. noun

Compression of the uterus made by the hand of the accoucheur in order to squeeze out the placenta after the birth of the child. noun

A method of resuscitation, in cases of asphyxia from chloroform or ether, by stroking the lower portion of the chest with the fingers in order to stimulate respiration and the action of the heart. noun

Induction of general anaesthesia by a mixture of chloroform, ether, and petroleum ether administered by inhalation. noun

Preparatory cuttings fit the stand for its reproduction by the removal of dead, dying, or defective trees, and prepare the ground for the germination of seeds. A stand in which one or more preparatory cuttings have been made is in the preparatory stage. noun

Seed cuttings encourage seed production by the further opening of the stand, and admit light in quantity favorable for the development of young growth. A forest in which one or more seed cuttings have been made is in the seedling stage. noun

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):

(often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Constantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.

A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object, synonym of member function

Marijuana.

An instruction book systematically arranged.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Method

The word "method" in example sentences

The most simple and reliable method is that of ERNST which is also called the “auger-hole method”; the principle is as follows: ❋ Unknown (1982)

When food that is being canned is subjected to processing only once, the method is referred to as the _one-period cold-pack method_; but when the food in the jars has not been blanched and cold-dipped and is processed, allowed to stand 24 hours and then processed again, and this operation repeated, it is called the _fractional-sterilization method_. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

_Mechanicks_, that I have hitherto propounded to my self, but by a certain method (which I may on some other opportunity explain) I have been able presently to examine the possibility of it; and if so, as easily to excogitate divers wayes of performing it: And indeed it is possible to do as much by _this method_ in _Mechanicks_, as by _Algebra_ can be perform'd in _Geometry_. ❋ Robert Hooke (1669)

An essential part of the whole Lead Without a Title method is to start doing a lot more of what you know you should be doing every day in your work but in the past have just been too timid to do. ❋ Robin Sharma (2010)

My main method is doing Drives, so when it comes to bow hunting, it's quite different. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Another method is the autobiographical method where you project your own experiences into the fictional character, though this is not necessarily one you should use most. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The advantage with this method is the children learn to write while tracing the letters. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Log in to Reply tiki god (UID#1) on September 22nd, 2009 at 8: 45 am this method is actually a proven method of population control. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Neither method is acceptable within an alleged free society. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I have been doing this for years. this method is what helped me save up for a house deposit and buy and new car. except this method is a little harder when your only paid once a month. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I guess that's what you call method acting or something. ❋ Bruce Bennett (2012)

This method is a great fit for this recipe because there is a lot of custard to cook. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This method is also browser independant. kazemizuhi ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ms Justice Laffoy said she was satisfied she had the power to make an order directing the hospital to provide all necessary care for the child, including, if necessary, a blood transfusion but only where no other method is available and where the child requires medical intervention. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But just like pie crust, the method is actually very easy. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But the method is a tried-and-true one, and not unpleasant at that. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Notwithstanding the need for fortitude, when the method is applied with determination and thoroughness the fruits of its labor can be both abundant and invaluable because they allow access to historical times that would otherwise remain invisible. ❋ Unknown (2008)

However, for those at highest risk of severe influenza infection, a method is available to "desensitize" people to the egg proteins in the vaccine (see Egg Allergies). ❋ Unknown (2008)

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