method
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛθəd/
The English word “method” has 8 meanings listed here.
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).
- Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.
- 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.
- A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
- Marijuana.
- An instruction book systematically arranged.
verb
- To apply a method to.
- To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).
Etymology
From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos). By surface analysis, met- + -hod. See also -ode and hodo-.
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