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method.

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).

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noun/ˈmɛθəd//ˈmɛtət/

  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. Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.

    uncountable

  3. 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

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

    countable · uncountable

  5. Marijuana.

    countable · slang · uncountable

  6. An instruction book systematically arranged.

    countable · dated · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *me Proto-Indo-European *meth₂? Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετα- (meta-) Proto-Indo-European *sed-der. Proto-Indo-European *sodós? Proto-Hellenic *hodós Ancient Greek ὁδός (hodós) Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos)bor. Latin methodusbor. Middle French methodebor. English method From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos). By surface analysis, met- + -hod. See also -ode and hodo-.

verb/ˈmɛθəd//ˈmɛtət/

  1. To apply a method to.

    transitive

  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.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *me Proto-Indo-European *meth₂? Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετα- (meta-) Proto-Indo-European *sed-der. Proto-Indo-European *sodós? Proto-Hellenic *hodós Ancient Greek ὁδός (hodós) Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos)bor. Latin methodusbor. Middle French methodebor. English method From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos). By surface analysis, met- + -hod. See also -ode and hodo-.

noun/ˈmɛθəd//ˈmɛtət/

  1. Ellipsis of method air.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
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