Method
A planned, orderly way of doing something; a procedure or technique used to achieve a result.
nounMethod
A planned, orderly way of doing something; a procedure or technique used to achieve a result.
nounImagine This
Imagine a scientist in a lab following a fixed sequence of steps—observe, hypothesize, test, analyze, and conclude. This repeatable sequence is the scientific method guiding every experiment.
Sounds Like
Sounds like: MEH-thuhd
Looks Like
Looks like: resembles related terms such as 'methodical' and 'methodology' that share the same root.
Remember This
Originates from Greek methodos meaning 'pursuit, course, or system' (via Latin methodus and Old French methode); the root hodos means 'road' or 'way'.
Other Forms
Connect With
procedure, technique, approach, system, process
Note
Use method to refer to a deliberate, repeatable way of doing something. Do not confuse with 'means' or 'fashion' of doing something; 'method' emphasizes the plan or procedure rather than the result alone.