method

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέθοδος (methodos, pursuit of knowledge, investigation, mode of prosecuting such inquiry, system), from μετά (meta, after) + ὁδός (hodos, way, motion, journey).

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  • (file)
  • IPA: /ˈmɛθəd/

[edit] Noun

method (plural methods)

  1. A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something.
    If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.
    This method saves me a lot of time.
  2. A type of theatrical acting wherein the actor utilizes his personal emotions from personal experience to portray a scripted scene.
  3. (programming) In object-oriented languages, a subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
  4. (slang) Marijuana.

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