method
A way of doing something that is planned and organized.
A particular procedure or approach for accomplishing or achieving something, especially one that is systematic or organized.
In computer programming, a set of instructions that belongs to an object and does something.
In computer programming, a function or procedure associated with an object or class that defines a specific behavior.
- Base: method
- Plural: method, methods
by method
1In an orderly, systematic way
Doing something in a planned and organized way.
- He approached the problem by method rather than guesswork.
- The project was completed by method and careful planning.
scientific method
1Systematic process for scientific inquiry
A careful way of finding out about things by asking questions, making guesses, and testing them with experiments.
- The scientific method is essential for reliable research results.
- Students learned how to apply the scientific method in their experiments.
scientific method
2Systematic process for science
A step-by-step way to find answers in science, using tests and observations.
- The scientific method involves forming a hypothesis and testing it.
- Students learned about the scientific method in their first lab session.