methods
noun · verb
Form of method , plural of method.
Simple meaning
A process by which a task is completed.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɛθədz
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Definition
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noun
plural of method
A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
plural of method
Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
plural of methodobject-oriented programming
A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
verb
third-person singular of method
To apply a method to.
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This meaning: A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
Used this way, methods is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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A way of doing something, especially a systematic way.
Word family
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The branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline.
Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley.
Related to the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline.
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