Method

Quick meaning: Method is a noun meaning (uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.

Meaning

(uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.

More Meanings

1. (object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
2. (transitive) To apply a method to.
3. (casting, by extension, transitive) To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).
4. (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
5. (acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
6. (slang) Marijuana.
7. (dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

Example Sentences

Though this be madneſſe, / Yet there is Method in 't: […]

If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.

There's method in the universe. We're lucky that things aren't worse.

When you call the method, you provide values corresponding to these variables in your method call.

Word Forms

• methods
• methoding
• methoded

Synonyms for method

Depending on context, synonyms include bhang, benj, boo, broccoli, bud, buddha.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wise, procedure, directions, process, technique, methodical.

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