Method (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
  2. a manner or mode of procedure, especially an orderly, logical, or systematic way of instruction, inquiry, investigation, experiment, presentation, etc.: the empirical method of inquiry.
  3. order or system in doing anything: to work with method.
  4. orderly or systematic arrangement, sequence, or the like.
  5. a theory and technique of acting in which the performer identifies with the character to be portrayed and renders the part in a naturalistic, nondeclamatory, and highly individualized manner.
adjective
  1. of, relating to, or employing the Method: a Method actor;Method acting.
noun
  1. a way of proceeding or doing something, esp a systematic or regular one
  2. orderliness of thought, action, etc
  3. the techniques or arrangement of work for a particular field or subject
  4. any of several traditional sets of changes
noun
  1. (sometimes not capital)
    • a technique of acting based on the theories of Stanislavsky, in which the actor bases his role on the inner motivation of the character he plays
    • (as modifier)
Method (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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