American English

How to pronounce methods

nounB1Very common word
MEHthuhdz

/ˈmɛ.θədz/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of method

Planned ways of doing something, often using a series of steps.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Planned ways of doing something, often using a series of steps.

We discussed different teaching methods.

These methods make the work easier.

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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