Method vs. Theory
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)
Theorynoun
(obsolete) Mental conception; reflection, consideration.
Theorynoun
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc.
Theorynoun
(uncountable) The underlying principles or methods of a given technical skill, art etc., as opposed to its practice.
Theorynoun
(mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs.
Theorynoun
A hypothesis or conjecture.
Theorynoun
A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems).
Theorynoun
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
Theorynoun
An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.
Theorynoun
The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.
Theorynoun
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.
Theorynoun
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena;
Theorynoun
a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena;
Theorynoun
a belief that can guide behavior;
Theory
A theory is a rational type of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the results of such thinking. The process of contemplative and rational thinking is often associated with such processes as observational study or research.
