method /ˈmɛθəd/noun 7verb 2forms 3phrases 1 noun7 •a particular set of steps that someone follows to get a job doneIf one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you. •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.In this case, the application of the famous method was a little shaky. To be fair, the director was dealing with a pretty stroppy cast. — 1989 •Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.Though this be madnesse, / Yet there is Method in 't: […] — 1599 •A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.When you call the method, you provide values corresponding to these variables in your method call. — 2006 •(slang) Marijuana. •Ellipsis of method air. •(old-fashioned) An instruction book systematically arranged. verb2 •To apply a method to. •To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded. formsmethoded · methoding · methods Phrases with method method to one's madnessA well-thought-out reason for an individual's seemingly illogical behavior.
