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meth·od Listen to audio/ˈmɛθəd/ noun
plural meth·ods
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]
(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.

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