Word
method
Phoneticsmethod
US/ˈmɛθəd/
UK/mˈɛθəd/
Definitions
01a way of doing something
A2 · Elementary Countable noun General-service
n. a planned or organized way of doing a task.
n. a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed in a particular field or for a specific task.
日本語:方法※
“The scientists developed a new method for testing water quality in the river.”
“The research team adopted a qualitative method to ensure they captured the nuanced experiences of the participants during the long-term study.”
02order and organization
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the quality of being well-organized and logical.
n. the quality of being systematic or orderly in thought or behavior.
日本語:筋道※
“There is a certain method to his messy way of working.”
“Although the archives appeared chaotic to an outsider, the librarian insisted there was a strict method to the filing system.”
Antonyms
03programming function
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a piece of code that belongs to a specific object or class and performs an action.
n. a procedure or function associated with a class or object in object-oriented programming.
“You need to call the 'save' method to store the user's data in the database.”
“The developer refactored the code to ensure that each method performed only one specific task, improving the overall maintainability of the application.”
04acting style
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Theater Technical
n. a style of acting where the actor tries to feel the same emotions as the character.
n. a technique of acting in which the actor aspires to complete emotional identification with a part.
“He is a method actor who stayed in character even when the cameras were off.”
“Critics debated whether his commitment to the method actually enhanced the performance or simply made the production more difficult for his co-stars.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “method” in context.
Usage
Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for' plus a gerund to specify the action being performed.
Pitfall
The method for solve the problem is easy.
The method for solving the problem is easy.
After 'method for' or 'method of', use the -ing form of the verb, not the base form.
Real-World Examples
“Russia does not seek "de-dollarisation" and is open to every acceptable method of payment, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, in a virtual interaction with Indian reporters, days before the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi.” “Lethal injection remains the most common method in the U.S., but has a higher rate of being botched than other methods, including the single-drug protocol adopted by the federal government in 2019 using pentobarbital, a powerful barbiturate.” “Participants are selected through a postal address-based sampling method that includes all U.S. households.” “The method was designed to discern chemical patterns unique to biology.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos), via Latin methodus and Middle French methode.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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