method
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5I found a much faster method for peeling potatoes using cold water.
I found a much faster way to peel potatoes using cold water.
The committee will evaluate the proposed method for data collection.
The committee will evaluate the proposed procedure for data collection.
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.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
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 rapide
The researchers developed a new _____ to measure the pollution levels in the river.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : method
Exemples
I found a much faster method for peeling potatoes using cold water.
everydayI found a much faster way to peel potatoes using cold water.
The committee will evaluate the proposed method for data collection.
formalThe committee will evaluate the proposed procedure for data collection.
Don't worry about the mess; there is a method to my madness.
informalDon't worry about the mess; there is a logic behind what I am doing.
The scientific method requires that hypotheses be tested through observation and experiment.
academicThe scientific system requires that hypotheses be tested through observation and experiment.
We are implementing a new method to streamline our supply chain operations.
businessWe are implementing a new system to streamline our supply chain operations.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
A method is a specific tool or procedure, while methodology is the theoretical study or analysis of all methods used in a field.
Technique often refers to an individual's skill or artistic execution, while method refers to the structured steps of a process.
Notes d'usage
Use 'method' when describing a repeatable, logical set of steps. It is generally more formal than 'way' and suggests a higher degree of planning.
Erreurs courantes
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'.
Astuce mémo
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.
Origine du mot
From Middle French 'methode', via Latin from Greek 'methodos' meaning 'pursuit of knowledge' or 'system'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The 'Scientific Method' is a foundational concept in Western education and rational thought.
Quiz rapide
The researchers developed a new _____ to measure the pollution levels in the river.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : method
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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