An immersive method of teaching Esperanto, based on conversations about current events where the learners answer in unison, and eschewing the use of textbooks and the learners' native language.

The use of twilight sleep to alleviate pain during childbirth.

(mathematics) The use of a cyclic algorithm to solve indeterminate quadratic equations.

(astrophysics, astronomy) A method to develop triaxial equilibrium kinematic models of actual galaxies (without knowledge of the motions of the component elements of the actual galaxies) using a grid and assigning masses and orbits, simulating gravitational evolution with the resulting estimated distributions, to compare with the actual galaxy, until a model results in similarity with the actual galaxy.

Alternative form of Schwarzschild's method

plural of annihilator method

(mathematical analysis) A procedure used to find a particular solution to certain types of inhomogeneous ordinary differential equation.

Synonym of D'Hondt method

Any of a group of statistical methods intended to improve the quality of manufactured goods, and more recently applied in other areas such as biotechnology and advertising.

(computing) A method or means, usually a software or hardware component of a mainframe, to access data on an external storage device.