methode

Noun

method (countable and uncountable, plural methods)

1. (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
   • If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.
2. (uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.
   • Though this be madneſſe, / Yet there is Method in 't: […]c. 1599–1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...
3. (often “the method”) A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
   • In this case, the application of the famous method was a little shaky. To be fair, the director was dealing with a pretty stroppy cast.1989, Kenneth Branagh, Beginning, London: Chatto & Windus, →ISBN, page 64

   Synonyms:

   method acting

4. (object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
   • When you call the method, you provide values corresponding to these variables in your method call.2006, David A. Black, David Heinemeier Hansson, Ruby for Rails: Ruby Techniques for Rails Developers, Manning, →ISBN, page 101

   Synonyms:

   member function

5. (slang) Marijuana.

   Synonyms:

   bhang, benj, boo, broccoli, bud, buddha, cannabis, cheeba, choof, daccha

6. (dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

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