American English

How to pronounce method

nounB1Very common word
MEHthuhd

/ˈmɛ.θəd̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A planned way of doing something, often using a series of steps.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A planned way of doing something, often using a series of steps.

This method saves time.

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Common phrases & grammar

effective method · proven method · teaching method · scientific method

a method of + verb-ing

use + a/the + method + to + verb

Useful expressions

the scientific method

A careful way of testing ideas by observing, measuring, and checking results.

Students learned how to use the scientific method.

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