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Grammar : Noun
Spell : meth-uhd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛθ əd



Definition of method

Origin :
  • early 15c., "regular, systematic treatment of disease," from Latin methodus "way of teaching or going," from Greek methodos "scientific inquiry, method of inquiry, investigation," originally "pursuit, a following after," from meta- "after" (see meta-) + hodos "a traveling, way" (see cede). Meaning "way of doing anything" is from 1580s; that of "orderliness, regularity" is from 1610s. In reference to a theory of acting associated with Russian director Konstantin Stanislavsky, it is attested from 1923.
  • noun means, procedure
  • noun order, pattern
Example sentences :
  • He had tried this method of seeing Viviette before, but without success.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Saved by this method once they would reject it when it came to danger the second time.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • The method of working with it was simple in idea, however difficult in practice.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • (b) How should jars, covers, and rubbers be treated in this method?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The method of sealing must also be judged before the can is opened.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • (b) Describe the filling and closing of jars in this method.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • In an instant order and method took the place of general confusion.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • This method, however, is not to be recommended, because it is not economical.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Miss Grange, who had been kind to Sidney in her probation months, taught her the method.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Catechization is not a method of instruction by means of questions and answers.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

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