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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
method
Verb
methodize
Adverbio
methodically
Adjetivo
methodical
Relacionado
methodology
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Truco para recordar

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.

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: method

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
method
Verb
methodize
Adverbio
methodically
Adjetivo
methodical
Relacionado
methodology

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: method

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C1

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