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Methods

/ˈmɛθədz/

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):

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noun

1
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
(often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Constantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
3
A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object, synonym of member function
4
Marijuana.

verb

1
To apply a method
2
(casting, by extension) to apply particular treatment methods to a mold
"The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded."

noun

1
A trick where the boarder grabs the heel edge of the board with their back hand, between their feet, and then pulls the board towards their back, while arching their back and bending knees.

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approachesnoun	Movements to gain favour; advances.
arrangementsnoun	The act of arranging.
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avenuesnoun	A broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is on a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.
averagenoun	(statistics) Any measure of central tendency, especially any mean, the median, or the mode.
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basesnoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
capabilitiesnoun	The power or ability to generate an outcome.
capacitynoun	The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
channelsnoun	Formal lines of command and procedure.
contraceptivesnoun	A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.
curriculanoun	(US) The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.
curriculumsnoun	(US) The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.
designsnoun	A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
endnotesnoun	An annotation placed at the end of a document or chapter of a document.
facilitiesnoun	(euphemistic) Facilities for urination and defecation: a toilet; a lavatory.