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method\ in\ one's\ madness — n. phr. A plan or organization of ideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable after longer and closer examination. We thought he was crazy to threaten to resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured full… … Словарь американских идиом
method in (to) one's madness — {n. phr.} A plan or organization of ideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable after longer and closer examination. * /We thought he was crazy to threaten to resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured full… … Dictionary of American idioms
method in (to) one's madness — {n. phr.} A plan or organization of ideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable after longer and closer examination. * /We thought he was crazy to threaten to resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured full… … Dictionary of American idioms
method\ in\ to\ one's\ madness — n. phr. A plan or organization of ideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable after longer and closer examination. We thought he was crazy to threaten to resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured full… … Словарь американских идиом
method — /ˈmɛθəd / (say methuhd) noun 1. a mode of procedure, especially an orderly or systematic mode: a method of instruction. 2. a way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan. 3. order or system in doing anything: to work with …
method */*/*/ — UK [ˈmeθəd] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms method : singular method plural methods Metaphor: The methods that you use to do something are like tools and machines. The process of doing something is like using a machine. It takes… … English dictionary
method — noun 1 (C) a planned way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use: traditional teaching methods | I think we should try again using a different method. (+ of): There are several possible methods of payment. (+… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
method — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Systematic procedure Nouns method, way, manner, wise; gait, form, mode, means, style, fashion, design, tone, behavior, guise; modus operandi, modus vivendi, procedure, process, practice, regimen, system … English dictionary for students
method — meth|od W1S1 [ˈmeθəd] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: methodus, from Greek methodos, from meta ( META ) + hodos way ] 1.) a planned way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use ▪ traditional teaching methods … Dictionary of contemporary English
method — meth|od [ meθəd ] noun count or uncount *** a way of doing something, especially a planned or established way: It was a handmade rug produced by traditional methods. Farming methods haven t changed here for decades. method of: We are trying to… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
