Word of the Day: Method
A method is a way of doing something. It a technique. You could also say it’s the use of a person’s skill and knowledge.
- Charles has an interesting method for playing the piano.
- Sal’s methods for increasing sales have been successful.
- People around the world use different methods for making bread.
- Mark uses a method approach to acting. (In this sentence the word “method” is an adjective.)
- The methods that Jimi Hendrix used in playing the guitar in the 1960s are widely imitated today.
- The government’s methods of getting people to pay taxes were not effective.
- What kind of methods does the teacher use in teaching the class?
The word “methodology” is similar to the word “method.” The “ology” ending sounds more scientific or researched.
- The university doesn’t approve of his methodology.
- The doctor’s methodology came into question following the accident in the lab.
- This methodology is relatively new.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with M page to see the list of all words starting with letter M. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
