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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMethod
/ˈmɛθ.əd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
"Scientists use a strict experimental method to test their hypotheses." - 2
Orderly arrangement, development, or classification; plan or system.
"There is a clear method to her madness and organization."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'method' originates from the Greek 'methodos', meaning 'pursuit of knowledge', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. Its meaning has shifted from a general approach to a systematic way of doing something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Method" is said worldwide
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méthode
Transliteration: meh-tod
"Cette méthode est très efficace pour apprendre le piano."
Methode
Transliteration: meh-TOH-deh
"Wir müssen eine neue Methode ausprobieren."
metodo
Transliteration: MEH-to-do
"Questo metodo di studio è molto utile."
método
Transliteration: MEH-to-do
"El científico explicó su método detalladamente."
método
Transliteration: ME-to-du
"Encontramos um novo método para resolver o problema."
तरीका
Transliteration: tarīkā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह समस्या को हल करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है।"
方法
Transliteration: fāngfǎ
Script: 中文汉字
"我们需要寻找一种更有效的方法。"
방법
Transliteration: bang-beop
Script: 한국어 한글
"이 문제를 해결할 새로운 방법이 필요합니다."
方法
Transliteration: hōhō
Script: 日本語
"私たちは新しい方法を試してみるべきです。"
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