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the means or procedure for doing something
the city council is stuck in the last century and needs to adopt more modern methods for doing things
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Recent Examples of methods
The new rules implemented at the beginning of 2024 were less impactful to the everyday/non-tournament player, but did include a couple of provisional items related to rally scoring and skinny singles, methods of playing that were officially recognized for the first time.
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Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
How Reputation Metrics Are Measured There are several methods for tracking and interpreting reputation data, each offering unique insights into brand health.
—Adam Petrilli, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Using those four methods of analysis, the scientists frame their hypotheses.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Both methods have their merits; choose the one that aligns with your financial priorities and temperament.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
While the demand for gift cards has skyrocketed, the methods used to protect them have struggled to keep pace.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But one of the reasons the app has remained so successful in the United States is its constant development of payout methods for creators.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Manage And Reduce Existing Debt Two popular strategies are the snowball and avalanche methods.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Simulators allow your company to experiment at a lower cost and build a foundation in quantum methods.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
How Reputation Metrics Are Measured There are several methods for tracking and interpreting reputation data, each offering unique insights into brand health.
—Adam Petrilli, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Using those four methods of analysis, the scientists frame their hypotheses.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Both methods have their merits; choose the one that aligns with your financial priorities and temperament.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
While the demand for gift cards has skyrocketed, the methods used to protect them have struggled to keep pace.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But one of the reasons the app has remained so successful in the United States is its constant development of payout methods for creators.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Manage And Reduce Existing Debt Two popular strategies are the snowball and avalanche methods.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Simulators allow your company to experiment at a lower cost and build a foundation in quantum methods.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methods
Noun
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This article outlines 4 financial strategies to maximize small business value before putting it on the market.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team used a long list of cutting-edge techniques to track the microplastics, including electron microscopes, infrared technology, lasers and nanoparticle tracking analysis.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This can be done in numerous ways.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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While there’s no superfluous AI integrated, the smart oven connects to an app that guides the oven how to cook specific recipes.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The tech isn't just about recipes.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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