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method

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈmɛθəd// UK //mˈɛθəd// method Academic Archaic General-service Slang Programming
Definition

n. a specific way of doing something, especially one that is planned or organized. It usually involves following a set of steps to get the result you want. In computing, a method is a set of instructions that belongs to a specific object or class to perform a task.

n. a systematic or established procedure for accomplishing a task or approaching a problem. It implies a structured, logical sequence of actions rather than a random or improvised approach. In object-oriented programming, a method is a procedure or function associated with a class that defines the behavior of its instances.


SIMPLE

We need to find a better method for cleaning the floors.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher introduced a new method of learning vocabulary that relies on spaced repetition instead of cramming.

COMPLEX

Although the traditional method of extracting the mineral was highly inefficient, the company hesitated to adopt newer technologies due to the steep initial costs of upgrading their facilities.

Usage

Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for' plus a gerund to specify the action being performed.

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