hows

noun

Definition of howsnext
plural of how
as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something the environmental activist eagerly launched into an explanation of the hows and whys of developing renewable energy sources

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  1. methods
  2. strategies
  3. ways
  4. manners
  5. techniques
  6. methodologies
Noun
  • Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • Alternatively, personalized treatment strategies not only meet individual needs but also maximize the valuable window of time required for effective intervention.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ways
Noun
  • The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Inch by inch, clever techniques are being devised to hone in on what a user wants.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Did that change the character of the wine made by old methodologies?
    John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
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