English · Science & Technology
method
/ˈmɛθ.əd/
[/ˈmɛθ.əd/]
a way of doing something
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A method is an organised way of doing or studying something. In science, the method describes the steps of an experiment.
Example
Describe the method you used in your experiment.
Describe the method you used in your experiment.
Etymology
From Greek 'methodos' meaning pursuit of knowledge.
How & Where It’s Used
Key part of science write-ups describing how a study was done.