Means vs. Method

Meansnoun

plural of mean

Meansnoun

An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.

Meansnoun

Resources; riches.

Meansnoun

how a result is obtained or an end is achieved;

Meansnoun

instrumentality used to achieve an end

Meansnoun

considerable capital (wealth or income);

Meansnoun

an action or system by which a result is achieved; a method

Meansnoun

financial resources; income

Meansnoun

substantial resources; wealth

Meansnoun

resources; capability

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):

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.

Methodnoun

(object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

Methodnoun

(slang) Marijuana.

Methodnoun

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Methodverb

to apply a method

Methodverb

to apply particular treatment methods to a mold

Methodnoun

An orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything; hence, manner; way; mode; as, a method of teaching languages; a method of improving the mind.

Methodnoun

Orderly arrangement, elucidation, development, or classification; clear and lucid exhibition; systematic arrangement peculiar to an individual.

Methodnoun

Classification; a mode or system of classifying natural objects according to certain common characteristics; as, the method of Theophrastus; the method of Ray; the Linnæan method.

Methodnoun

A technique used in acting in which the actor tries to identify with the individual personality of the specific character being portrayed, so as to provide a realistic rendering of the character's role. Also called the Method, method acting, the Stanislavsky Method or Stanislavsky System.

Methodnoun

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)