meth·od 
/ˈmɛθəd/ noun
plural meth·ods /ˈmɛθəd/ noun 1 [count] : a way of doing something
▪ He claims to have developed a new method for growing tomatoes. ▪ Their teaching method tries to adapt lessons to each student. ▪ We need to adopt more modern methods of doing things. — see also scientific method 2 [noncount] formal : a careful or organized plan that controls the way something is done
▪ The book lacks method. [=the book is not arranged in an orderly way]
▪ He claims to have developed a new method for growing tomatoes. ▪ Their teaching method tries to adapt lessons to each student. ▪ We need to adopt more modern methods of doing things. — see also scientific method
▪ The book lacks method. [=the book is not arranged in an orderly way]
(a) method in/to your madness
◊If there is method in your madness or (US) (a) method to your madness, there are good reasons for your actions even though they may seem foolish or strange.
▪ Though his staff is often confused by the way he runs the office, I've found that there's method in his madness.
▪ Though his staff is often confused by the way he runs the office, I've found that there's method in his madness.
