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method of operation

NOUN
modus operandi
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rule of thumb
WEAK
M.O. MO approach manner manner of working means method method of functioning method of operating mode of operation modus vivendi procedure process system technique way way of doing things workings

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"The pumping of water was only carried out in tunnel routes and locations that were suitable, matching the method of operation to each case."

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024

Is an application programming interface a process, system, or method of operation?

From The Verge • Oct. 19, 2017

"Scouting and player development and growing our own players will always be our method of operation," Moore said.

From US News • Nov. 5, 2015

Joel Robbins, an attorney who is a longtime critic of the sheriff, said it’s time for Arpaio to get called into court to answer for his method of operation in dealing with his critics.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2015

“This problem,” Rick said, “stems entirely from your method of operation, Mr. Rosen. Nobody forced your organization to evolve the production of humanoid robots to a point where—”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick