method

Academic Word List, sublist 1.

About 139.45 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. 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).

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

2. noun Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.
3. noun 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.
4. noun A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
5. noun Marijuana.
6. noun An instruction book systematically arranged.
7. verb To apply a method to.
8. verb To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

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

Similar words

wise procedure directions process technique methodical methodically order arrangement criterion

Often followed by

of is for to and in was has that

Word family

Method Methods methodical methodological methodologies methodology methods