B2 noun Neutral

method

/ˈmɛθəd/

A systematic or established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research in a logical and organized way. It implies a planned approach to achieve a specific result rather than acting randomly.

Beispiele

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1

I found a much faster method for peeling potatoes using cold water.

I found a much faster way to peel potatoes using cold water.

2

The committee will evaluate the proposed method for data collection.

The committee will evaluate the proposed procedure for data collection.

3

Don't worry about the mess; there is a method to my madness.

Don't worry about the mess; there is a logic behind what I am doing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
method
Verb
methodize
Adverb
methodically
Adjektiv
methodical
Verwandt
methodology
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Merkhilfe

The word comes from the Greek 'meta' (after) and 'hodos' (way). Think of a method as the 'way' you follow to get 'after' your goal.

Schnelles Quiz

The researchers developed a new _____ to measure the pollution levels in the river.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: method

Beispiele

1

I found a much faster method for peeling potatoes using cold water.

everyday

I found a much faster way to peel potatoes using cold water.

2

The committee will evaluate the proposed method for data collection.

formal

The committee will evaluate the proposed procedure for data collection.

3

Don't worry about the mess; there is a method to my madness.

informal

Don't worry about the mess; there is a logic behind what I am doing.

4

The scientific method requires that hypotheses be tested through observation and experiment.

academic

The scientific system requires that hypotheses be tested through observation and experiment.

5

We are implementing a new method to streamline our supply chain operations.

business

We are implementing a new system to streamline our supply chain operations.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
method
Verb
methodize
Adverb
methodically
Adjektiv
methodical
Verwandt
methodology

Häufige Kollokationen

scientific method scientific process of discovery
teaching method way of educating students
traditional method old or established way of doing things
alternative method another way to achieve a result
effective method a way that works well

Häufige Phrasen

method to one's madness

a reason for strange behavior

trial and error method

finding a solution through repeated failures

payment method

the way a customer pays for goods

Wird oft verwechselt mit

method vs methodology

A method is a specific tool or procedure, while methodology is the theoretical study or analysis of all methods used in a field.

method vs technique

Technique often refers to an individual's skill or artistic execution, while method refers to the structured steps of a process.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'method' when describing a repeatable, logical set of steps. It is generally more formal than 'way' and suggests a higher degree of planning.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the word 'methodology' when they simply mean 'method'. Also, remember that 'method' is a countable noun, so you can have 'many methods'.

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Merkhilfe

The word comes from the Greek 'meta' (after) and 'hodos' (way). Think of a method as the 'way' you follow to get 'after' your goal.

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Wortherkunft

From Middle French 'methode', via Latin from Greek 'methodos' meaning 'pursuit of knowledge' or 'system'.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun often used with 'of' + -ing (e.g., method of cooking) often used with 'for' + noun (e.g., method for success)
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Kultureller Kontext

The 'Scientific Method' is a foundational concept in Western education and rational thought.

Schnelles Quiz

The researchers developed a new _____ to measure the pollution levels in the river.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: method

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