method
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,856 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,777 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed also: method acting
method in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
-
It is the old method of manipulation in a new form.
The Treasure-Train · Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve · Chapter 1
-
This method of procedure, naturally, might necessitate recourse to the brown-wood family medicine closet.
The Firelight Fairy Book · Henry Beston · Chapter 1
-
He used to say that all good detective work was a mere matter of method.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
-
He had discovered a new and secret method of transformations that was unknown to any other Sorcerer.
The Magic of Oz · L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum · Chapter 1
-
Is there not some method of winding up Companies, or putting them into liquidation, or appointing receivers?
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1