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Definitions for Method

[1] a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
[2] 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.
[3] order or system in doing anything: to work with method.
[4] orderly or systematic arrangement, sequence, or the like.
[5] the Method. Also called Stanislavski Method, Stanislavski System. 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.
[6] (usually initial capital letter ) of, relating to, or employing the Method: a Method actor; Method acting.
[7] a way of proceeding or doing something, esp a systematic or regular one
[8] orderliness of thought, action, etc
[9] (often plural) the techniques or arrangement of work for a particular field or subject
[10] bell-ringing any of several traditional sets of changes See major (def. 19), minor (def. 8)
[11] (sometimes not capital) 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 (as modifier ) a Method actor

Words related to Method

style, practice, form, habit, process, rule, technique, recipe, system, mechanism, arrangement, program, design, plan, way, manner, scheme, approach, mode, planning

Words nearby Method

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Origin of Method

1375–1425; late Middle English: medical procedure < Latin methodus < Greek méthodos systematic course, equivalent to met- meta- + hodós way, road

Other words from Method

meth·od·less , adjective
an·ti·meth·od , adjective

Word origin for Method

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

Synonyms for Method

approach, arrangement, design, form, habit, manner, mechanism, mode, plan, practice, process, program, recipe, rule, scheme, style, system, technique, way, adjustment, channels, course, custom, disposal, disposition, fashion, formula, line, proceeding, receipt, ritual, rote, routine, rubric, rut, schema, shortcut, tack, tactics, tenor, usage, wise, wrinkle, modus, modus operandi, nuts and bolts, red tape, technic, the book, ways and means