method

noun
UK: /ˈmeθəd/
US: /ˈmeθəd/

  1. A way of doing something, especially a planned or established way.

    1. We need a better method to solve this task right now.
    2. The scientific method involves observation and experimentation to test hypotheses.

  2. A systematic or organized approach to achieving a goal.

    1. His method was to work slowly but carefully on task.
    2. She developed a unique method for teaching children how to read faster.

  3. Orderly arrangement, classification, or planning.

    1. There is no method to his madness, it's very frustrating.
    2. The company uses a structured method for project management and tracking.

Synonyms

approach procedure technique system way manner process strategy
method transitive-verb

  1. To arrange or follow a plan in an orderly manner.

    1. We must method our approach to complete it in time.
    2. She methoded her research by organizing data into categories easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "method" in English means: A way of doing something, especially a planned or established way., A systematic or organized approach to achieving a goal., Orderly arrangement, classification, or planning..

The phonetic transcription of "method" is /ˈmeθəd/ in British English and /ˈmeθəd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "method": approach, procedure, technique, system, way, manner, process, strategy.

Example usage of "method": "We need a better method to solve this task right now.". More examples on the page.