method

noun

(countable) 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).

(uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order

(object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

(acting, often "the method") 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.

(slang) Marijuana.

(skateboarding, snowboarding) Ellipsis of method air. [(snowboarding, skateboarding) A trick where the boarder grabs the heel edge of the board with their front hand, between their feet, and then pulls the board towards their back, while arching their back and bending knees.]

(dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

verb

(transitive) To apply a method to.

(casting, by extension, transitive) To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

Roots

metameth- · Greek · after, beyond hodos-od · Greek · way, road

Synonyms for method

techniquen methodologyn proceduren approachn meansn wayn mannern processn stylen algorithmn moden mechanismn technicadj methodicalnessn

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