method

noun
meth·od
/ˈmɛθəd/

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).

Example

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

Other meanings

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.

Example sentences

“The safest method is to use a filter.”
Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0
“I disagree with your methods.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0
“Though this be madness, yet there is method in it.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Ancient Greek "μέθοδος".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “method” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.