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method

US /ˈmɛθəd/

noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We tested a new method for training customer service staff.

Word Family

NounNoun
method gốc methodicalness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
methodical
AdverbAdv
methodically

Synonyms

  • techniquea practical method or art applied to some particular task
  • approachideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
  • procedurea particular course of action intended to achieve a result

Collocations

  • Easy teaching method
    to teaching method, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to
  • Medium secure electronic payment method
    to secure electronic payment method, meaning to get by special effort
  • Hard rigorous empirical research method
    describing rigorous empirical research method (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
  • Very Hard method in one's madness
    describing method in one's madness (a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps))

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