Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - method

n. 1 a special form of procedure esp. in any branch of mental activity. 2 orderliness; regular habits. 3 the orderly arrangement of ideas. 4 a scheme of classification. 5 Theatr. a technique of acting based on the actor's thorough emotional identification with the character. Phrases and idioms method in one's madness sense in what appears to be foolish or strange behaviour. Etymology: F m{eacute}thode or L methodus f. Gk methodos pursuit of knowledge (as META-, hodos way)