method Meaning & Definition
What Does Method Mean?
Method is a noun that means a procedure or process for attaining an object. It can also mean a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline or art.
Method at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈme-thəd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | wise, approach and fashion |
| Plural | methods |
Method Definition (Noun)
- a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as
- a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline or art
- a systematic plan followed in presenting material for instruction
the lecture method
- a way, technique, or process of or for doing something
… often slow in their business methods …
- a body of skills or techniques
… in the art of the novel, heavily armed with method.
- a discipline that deals with the principles and techniques of scientific inquiry see also scientific method
- orderly arrangement, development, or classification : plan
The book is completely lacking in method.
- the habitual practice of orderliness and regularity
… time enough to do everything if only you used method.
- a dramatic technique by which an actor seeks to gain complete identification with the inner personality of the character being portrayed : method acting see also method actor
Synonyms of Method
Method synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Method
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Method in a Sentence
If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.
The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded.
the lecture method
… often slow in their business methods …
… in the art of the novel, heavily armed with method.
The book is completely lacking in method.
… time enough to do everything if only you used method.
the city council is stuck in the last century and needs to adopt more modern methods for doing things
Word Forms & Grammar
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Methods
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method (countable and uncountable, plural methods)
method (third-person singular simple present methods, present participle methoding, simple past and past participle methoded)
method (plural methods)
Origin of Method
Origin 1: Middle English, prescribed treatment, from Latin methodus, from Greek methodos, from meta- + hodos way
Origin 2: From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos). By surface analysis, met- + -hod. See also -ode and hodo-.
Origin 3: Abbreviation.
First Known Use
15th century
How to Pronounce Method
The standard pronunciation of method is /ˈme-thəd/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (me).
Common Questions About Method
What part of speech is method?
Method is a noun.
What is another word for method?
Words with a similar meaning to method include wise, approach and fashion. See the full list of method synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of method?
The plural of method is methods.