1
: a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as
a(1)
: a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline or art
(2)
: a systematic plan followed in presenting material for instruction
the lecture method
b(1)
: a way, technique, or process of or for doing something
often slow in their business methods—
T. R. Ybarra
T. R. Ybarra
(2)
: a body of skills or techniques
in the art of the novel, heavily armed with method—J. D. Scott
J. D. Scott2
: a discipline that deals with the principles and techniques of scientific inquiry
3
a
: orderly arrangement, development, or classification : plan
The book is completely lacking in method.
b
: the habitual practice of orderliness and regularity
time enough to do everything if only you used method—Angela Thirkell
Angela Thirkell4
capitalized
: a dramatic technique by which an actor seeks to gain complete identification with the inner personality of the character being portrayed
Examples of method in a Sentence
He claims to have developed a new method for growing tomatoes.
Their teaching method tries to adapt lessons to each student.
We need to adopt more modern methods of doing things.
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Next, use a secure payment method (Credit card, debit card, PayPal account, online banking, etc.) to make an initial deposit.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
In 2022, Ethereum replaced its old transaction validation method, proof-of-work — where armies of computers competed to solve puzzles — with proof-of-stake, where users lock up their ether as collateral to help secure the network.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
The most successful method of control in small gardens is trapping, says Pierce.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
In the university’s intensive program, Rowe Jr. learned various formulations; methods and fabrication of new food products; food quality, including safety, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value and more.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
In 2022, Ethereum replaced its old transaction validation method, proof-of-work — where armies of computers competed to solve puzzles — with proof-of-stake, where users lock up their ether as collateral to help secure the network.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
The most successful method of control in small gardens is trapping, says Pierce.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
In the university’s intensive program, Rowe Jr. learned various formulations; methods and fabrication of new food products; food quality, including safety, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value and more.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Method.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/method. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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method
noun
meth·od
ˈmeth-əd 
1
: a way, plan, or procedure for doing something
2
: orderly arrangement
Medical Definition
method
noun
meth·od
ˈmeth-əd
: a procedure or process for attaining an object: as
a
: a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline see scientific method
b
: a way, technique, or process of or for doing something
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