Methods: meaning, definitions and examples

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methods

[ ˈmɛθədz ]

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scientific research

A way of doing something, especially a systematic or established one.

Synonyms

approach, procedure, technique

Examples of usage

Scientists are developing new methods for detecting cancer at an early stage.
Analytical methods are used to study the chemical composition of substances.

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general

A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.

Synonyms

process, system, way

Examples of usage

Teaching methods vary from school to school.
The company is adopting new marketing methods to increase sales.

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mathematics

A mathematical procedure or process.

Synonyms

algorithm, procedure, technique

Examples of usage

Students are learning different methods to solve equations.
The teacher explained the method for finding the area of a triangle.

Translations

Translations of the word "methods" in other languages:

🇵🇹 métodos

🇮🇳 विधियाँ

🇩🇪 Methoden

🇮🇩 metode

🇺🇦 методи

🇵🇱 metody

🇯🇵 方法 (ほうほう)

🇫🇷 méthodes

🇪🇸 métodos

🇹🇷 yöntemler

🇰🇷 방법 (bangbeop)

🇸🇦 طرق (turuq)

🇨🇿 metody

🇸🇰 metódy

🇨🇳 方法 (fāngfǎ)

🇸🇮 metode

🇮🇸 aðferðir

🇰🇿 әдістер

🇬🇪 მეთოდები

🇦🇿 metodlar

🇲🇽 métodos

Word origin

The word 'methods' originated from Middle English in the late 14th century, from the Old French word 'methode' and Latin 'methodus', meaning 'way of teaching or going'. The concept of methods has been crucial in various fields of study, from scientific research to everyday problem-solving. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass different approaches and procedures for achieving goals.