Method vs. Procedure
Difference Between Method and Procedure
Methodnoun
A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process):
One method of exercising a cat consists of making it follow the spot generated by a laser pointer.If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.Procedurenoun
A particular method for performing a task.
Methodnoun
A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Constantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
Procedurenoun
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
Methodnoun
(object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
Procedurenoun
(uncountable) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.
Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information.Methodnoun
(slang) Marijuana.
Procedurenoun
The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
Methodnoun
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Procedurenoun
(obsolete) That which results; issue; product.
Methodverb
to apply a method
Procedurenoun
(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task.
Methodverb
to apply particular treatment methods to a mold
The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded.Procedurenoun
(medicine) A surgical operation.
Methodnoun
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
Procedurenoun
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;
the procedure of obtaining a driver's licenseit was a process of trial and errorProcedurenoun
a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work;
the operations in building a housecertain machine tool operationsProcedurenoun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Procedurenoun
a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings
