method

Definition for method

noun as in means, procedure

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approach, arrangement, design, form, habit, manner, mechanism, mode, plan, practice, process, program, recipe, rule, scheme, style, system, technique, way

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adjustment, channels, course, custom, disposal, disposition, fashion, formula, line, proceeding, receipt, ritual, rote, routine, rubric, rut, schema, shortcut, tack, tactics, tenor, usage, wise, wrinkle

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modus, modus operandi, nuts and bolts, red tape, technic, the book, ways and means

noun as in order, pattern

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arrangement, design, form, plan, planning, purpose, structure, system

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classification, orderliness, organization, regularity

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Just like that bill increased ICE’s funding by billions of dollars, Lockjaw’s new group of bigot buddies aims to use their money to fund covert methods of “racial purification.”

From Salon

The combination of billionaire rabble and basement-dwelling rabble is a time-tested method for destroying democracy, as well as rationality and common decency.

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These variations in methods help explain some of the differences in the shortage estimates.

From Los Angeles Times

"But we tested it again and again to test all the models, use all the methods, and we are now confident about the result, and we're actually very excited."

From BBC

After an encounter with a teen who has run away from the academy, Alex begins to question the institution’s methods, which leads him to Abbie and Leila, who he attempts to help.

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