method

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).

(acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.

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

(slang) Marijuana.

(dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.