English · Word Candidate

method

/ˈmɛθəd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: methods · methoding · methoded

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quy trình hoàn thành một nhiệm vụ

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Noun

Examples

If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tính hệ thống, có phương pháp, có chủ đích

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Noun

Examples

Though this be madneſſe, / Yet there is Method in 't: […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To apply a method to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Áp dụng phương pháp vào

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Verb

Examples

1809, Rachel Russell (baroness.), Letters. To which is prefixed, an intr. vindicating the character of lord ... "Says he, there is above ten thousand brisk boys are ready to follow me, whenever I hold up my finger : — Says I, how have you methoded this, that they shall not be crushed, for there will

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Áp dụng phương pháp điều trị đặc biệt

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Verb

Examples

The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “method” mean?

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).

Is “method” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.