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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: method
Exemplos
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.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
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.
Erros comuns
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'.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
From Middle French 'methode', via Latin from Greek 'methodos' meaning 'pursuit of knowledge' or 'system'.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: method
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