method
Plural: methods
Noun
- A systematic procedure or way of doing something.
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
- 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).
- Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
- 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.
- A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
- Marijuana.
- An instruction book systematically arranged.
- Ellipsis of method air.
Verb
- To apply a method to.
- To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).
Examples
- His winning method in Scrabble involved saving ’S’ tiles for multiple plural plays.
- 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.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos).
Synonyms
method acting, MJ, Mary Jane, Mary Joanna, Texas tea, benj, bhang, boo, broccoli, bud, buddha, cannabis, cheeba, choof, daccha, dank, devil's lettuce, djamba, doobage, dope, endo, gage, ganj, ganja, grass, green, greenery, hash, hashish, hemp, herb, marihoochie, marijuana, member function, method, mezz, muggle, mull, pot, puff, reefer, sensimilla, sensimillia, shit, sweetleaf, tea, trees, twig, wacky tobaccy, weed, yarndie, zaza, zombie
Scrabble Score: 12
method: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordmethod: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
method: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary