Definitions for Method
ˈmɛθ ədmethod

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. methodnoun

   a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

2. method acting, methodnoun

   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

GCIDERate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Methodnoun

   A technique used in acting in which the actor tries to identify with the individual personality of the specific character being portrayed, so as to provide a realistic rendering of the character's role. Also called the Method, method acting, the Stanislavsky Method or Stanislavsky System.

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. methodnoun

   A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something.

2. methodnoun

   A type of theatrical acting wherein the actor utilizes his personal emotions from personal experience to portray a scripted scene.

3. methodnoun

   In object-oriented languages, a subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

4. methodnoun

   Marijuana.

5. Etymology: From μέθοδος, from μετά + ὁδός.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. METHODnoun

   Method, taken in the largest sense, implies the placing of several things, or performing several operations in such an order as is most convenient to attain some end. Isaac Watts

   Etymology: methode, Fr. μέϑοδος.

   To see wherein the harm which they feel consisteth, the seeds from which it sprang, and the method of curing it, belongeth to a skill the study whereof is full of toil, and the practice beset with difficulties. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   If you will jest with me know my aspect,
   And fashion your demeanour to my looks,
   Or I will beat this method in your sconce. William Shakespeare.

   It will be in vain to talk to you concerning the method I think best to be observed in schools. John Locke, on Education.

   Notwithstanding a faculty be born with us, there are several methods for cultivating and improving it, and without which it will be very uncertain. Joseph Addison, Spect. №. 409.

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1. method

   A method is a procedure or function that is associated with an object or a class in programming. It contains a series of instructions or behaviors that can be executed when called upon in order to perform a specific task or manipulate the data within the object or class. Methods are an essential component of object-oriented programming and allow for the organization, reusability, and modularity of code.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Methodnoun

   an orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything; hence, manner; way; mode; as, a method of teaching languages; a method of improving the mind

2. Methodnoun

   orderly arrangement, elucidation, development, or classification; clear and lucid exhibition; systematic arrangement peculiar to an individual

3. Methodnoun

   classification; a mode or system of classifying natural objects according to certain common characteristics; as, the method of Theophrastus; the method of Ray; the Linnaean method

4. Etymology: [F. mthode, L. methodus, fr. Gr. meqodos method, investigation following after; meta` after + "odo`s way.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Method

   In object-oriented programming, a method is a subroutine associated with a class. Methods define the behavior to be exhibited by instances of the associated class at program run time. Methods have the special property that at runtime, they have access to data stored in an instance of the class they are associated with and are thereby able to control the state of the instance. The association between class and method is called binding. A method associated with a class is said to be bound to the class. Methods can be bound to a class at compile time or to an object at runtime.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Method

   meth′ud, n. the mode or rule of accomplishing an end: orderly procedure: manner: orderly arrangement: system, rule, classification: manner of performance: an instruction-book systematically arranged.—adjs. Method′ic, -al, arranged with method: disposed in a just and natural manner: formal.—adv. Method′ically.—v.t. Meth′odise, to reduce to method: to dispose in due order.—ns. Meth′odism, the principles and practice of the Methodists; Meth′odist, one who observes method: one of a sect of Christians founded by John Wesley (1703-91), noted for the strictness of its discipline: one who is very strict in religion.—adjs. Methodist′ic, -al, resembling the Methodists: strict in religious matters.—adv. Methodist′ically.—n. Methodol′ogy, the science of method in scientific procedure. [Fr.,—L. methodus—Gr. methodos—meta, after, hodos, a way.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. method

   A systematic process or procedure.

   They love each other so much and look forward with joyful anticipation to their wedding day.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 29, 2020  

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   method

   A systematic way of doing or creating.

   The method for the feeding of the calves was easy as he had farmed for years.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 25, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. METHOD

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Method is ranked #71886 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Method surname appeared 271 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Method.
   
   88.1% or 239 total occurrences were White.
   7% or 19 total occurrences were Black.
   3.3% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Acting
   • Know-how

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Method' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1093

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Method' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2266

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Method' in Nouns Frequency: #212

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Anagrams for Method »

1. mothed

How to pronounce Method?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Method in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Method in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Method in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Method in a Sentence

1. William Shakespeare:

   Though this be madness, yet there is method in it.

2. Josh Hawley:

   I was surprised at his method of reaching a conclusion. You can tell he's sensitive about it because he goes to some length to say,' No, I really am a textualist and this is a textualist approach,'.

3. Sarah Dann:

   I like to use the Pomodoro method, 25 minutes of working, followed by a five-minute break.

4. Sara White:

   This method was flawed, though, the student had a child.

5. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx:

   Driver license offices offer essential services to the American people, including providing thousands in Alabama with a method of identification. It is critical that these services be free of discrimination, and serve the people of the state fairly and equally.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Method
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Method
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Method
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Method
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Method
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Method
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Method
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Method