Definition of method
1
: a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as
a(1)
: a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline or art
(2)
: a systematic plan followed in presenting material for instruction
the lecture method
b(1)
: a way, technique, or process of or for doing something
often slow in their business methods— T. R. Ybarra
(2)
: a body of skills or techniques
in the art of the novel, heavily armed with method— J. D. Scott
2
: a discipline that deals with the principles and techniques of scientific inquiry
3a
: orderly arrangement, development, or classification : plan
The book is completely lacking in method.
b
: the habitual practice of orderliness and regularity
time enough to do everything if only you used method— Angela Thirkell
4
capitalized
: a dramatic technique by which an actor seeks to gain complete identification with the inner personality of the character being portrayed
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The first known use of method was in the 15th century
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