Method vs. Procedure

Method vs. Procedure — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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.

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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 error

Procedurenoun

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 operations

Procedurenoun

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Procedurenoun

a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings