Definition of METHOD

method

Meanings

Plural: methods

Noun

  • a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
  • an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
  • 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).
  • Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
  • A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
  • A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
  • Marijuana.
  • An instruction book systematically arranged.
  • Ellipsis of method air.

Verb

  • To apply a method to.
  • To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French methode, from Latin methodus, from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (méthodos).

Synonyms

benj, bhang, boo, broccoli, bud, buddha, cannabis, cheeba, choof, daccha, dank, devil's lettuce, djamba, doobage, dope, endo, gage, ganj, ganja, grass, green, greenery, hash, hashish, hemp, herb, marihoochie, marijuana, Mary Jane, Mary Joanna, member function, method, method acting, mezz, MJ, muggle, mull, pot, puff, reefer, sensimilla, sensimillia, shit, sweetleaf, tea, Texas tea, trees, twig, wacky tobaccy, weed, yarndie, zaza, zombie

Scrabble Score: 12

method is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
method is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
method is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

method is a valid Words With Friends word