method

Method is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'mɛθəd/

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Noun

Singular method

Plural methods

1. (countable) If you use a method to achieve a goal, then you use a planned process.

   It is quite simple to use the method described in Section 7.2 to find the solution.

   My preferred method for contacting friends overseas is on the Internet.

Synonyms

• way
• process
• adjustment
• technique
• form
• formula

Related words

• methodology
• methodological
• methodical

Adjective

Positive method

Comparative none

Superlative none

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