method

S2 W1

BrE /ˈmɛθəd/ AmE /ˈmɛθəd/

noun en → es

1 WAY OF DOING SOMETHING [C/U + S] A2

a way of doing something, especially a good or effective one

método, forma de hacer algo

  • a method for doing sth

Collocations method of teaching · method of payment

  • There are several methods for solving this problem.

    Existen varios métodos para resolver este problema.

2 SCIENTIFIC APPROACH [C/U + S] B1

a way of studying or researching something in a scientific manner, using experiments and observations

método científico

  • the scientific method

Collocations scientific method of investigation · method of inquiry

  • The scientific method is based on observation and experimentation.

    El método científico se basa en observación y experimentación.

3 RULES [C/U + S] B1

the rules or principles that are used in a particular activity, sport, etc.

reglas, normas

  • rules of the game

Collocations method of play · method of competition

  • The referee explained the rules of the game to us.

    El árbitro nos explicó las reglas del juego.

4 TECHNIQUE [C/U + S] B2

a particular way of doing something, especially in a skill or art form

técnica, procedimiento

  • technique for painting

Collocations method of painting · method of drawing

  • She has developed a unique method of painting.

    Ella ha desarrollado un método único de pintura.

5 MEDICAL TREATMENT [C/U + S] B2

a way of treating an illness or medical condition, especially one that is used regularly and systematically

tratamiento médico

  • method of treatment

Collocations medical method of treatment · therapeutic method

  • The doctor prescribed a new method of treatment.

    El médico recetó un nuevo método de tratamiento.

6 COMPUTER PROGRAM [C/U + S] B2

a set of instructions that tell a computer how to do something, such as solve a problem or perform an operation

programa informático

  • computer method

Collocations method of computation · algorithmic method

  • The software uses an advanced method to process data.

    El software utiliza un método avanzado para procesar datos.

7 MATHEMATICAL PROCEDURE [C/U + S] B2

a procedure or set of rules for solving a mathematical problem

procedimiento matemático

  • mathematical method

Collocations method of calculation · algorithmic method

  • The teacher explained the method for solving quadratic equations.

    El profesor explicó el método para resolver ecuaciones cuadráticas.

8 BUSINESS STRATEGY [C/U + S] B2

a plan or system used to achieve a business goal, such as increasing sales or profits

estrategia empresarial

  • business method

Collocations method of marketing · sales method

  • The company has developed a new business method to increase sales.

    La empresa ha desarrollado un nuevo método empresarial para aumentar las ventas.