METHOD Definition & Meaning

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method

[ meth-uhd ]

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noun

a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan:
There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
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a manner or mode of procedure, especially an orderly, logical, or systematic way of instruction, inquiry, investigation, experiment, presentation, etc.:
the empirical method of inquiry.
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order or system in doing anything:
to work with method.
orderly or systematic arrangement, sequence, or the like.
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the Method. Also called Stanislavski Method, a theory and technique of acting in which the performer identifies with the character to be portrayed and renders the part in a naturalistic, nondeclamatory, and highly individualized manner.

adjective

(usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or employing the Method:
a Method actor;
Method acting.

method

/ ˈ��ɛθə�� /

noun

a way of proceeding or doing something, esp a systematic or regular one
orderliness of thought, action, etc
often plural the techniques or arrangement of work for a particular field or subject
Leisure:Bell-ringing any of several traditional sets of changes See major minor

Method

/ ˈ��ɛθə�� /

noun

sometimes not capital
1. a technique of acting based on the theories of Stanislavsky, in which the actor bases his role on the inner motivation of the character he plays
2. ( as modifier )
  a Method actor

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of method¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English: “medical procedure,” Latin methodus, from Greek ��é�ٳ�ǻ�ǲ� “systematic course,” equivalent to met- meta- + ��ǻ�ó�� “way, road”

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of method¹

C16: via French from Latin methodus, from Greek methodos, literally: a going after, from meta- after + hodos way

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Synonym Study

Method, mode, way imply a manner in which a thing is done or in which it happens. Method refers to a settled kind of procedure, usually according to a definite, established, logical, or systematic plan: the open-hearth method of making steel; one method of solving a problem. Mode is a more formal word that implies a customary or characteristic fashion of doing something: Kangaroos have a peculiar mode of carrying their young. Way, a word in popular use for the general idea, is equivalent to various more specific words: someone's way (manner) of walking; the best way (method) of rapid calculating; the way (mode) of holding a pen.

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Kemp, also known for his portrayal of the Swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, admitted Kilmer's acting methods on set sometimes appeared to be "crazy" while at other times there were "moments of absolute genius".

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"He saw martial law as a method for punishing the opposition. He felt that somebody had to stand up to them," Linton said.

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“Due to the complexity of these methods and the process, it can take considerable time to confirm a decedent’s identity in these types of cases,” the medical examiner’s office said in a statement.

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One method advocated by some schools included magnetically locked mobile phone pouches which cannot be accessed until the end of the school day.

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Such covert methods take time, however, and could lead to potentially fatal delays of days or weeks.

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