The difference between Method and Procedure

When used as nouns, method means a process by which a task is completed, whereas procedure means a particular method for performing a task.

Method is also verb with the meaning: to apply a method.

check bellow for the other definitions of Method and Procedure

  1. Method as a noun:

    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):

    Examples:

    "One method of exercising a cat consists of making it follow the spot generated by a laser pointer."

    "If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you."

  2. Method as a noun (acting, often "the method"):

    A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.

  3. Method as a noun (object-oriented):

    A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

  4. Method as a noun (slang):

    Marijuana.

  5. Method as a noun (dated):

    An instruction book systematically arranged.

  1. Method as a verb:

    to apply a method

  2. Method as a verb:

    to apply particular treatment methods to a mold

    Examples:

    "The company employs extensive use of 3D modelling combined with solidification simulation to ensure that critical castings are properly methoded."

  1. Method as a noun (skateboarding, snowboarding):

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  1. Procedure as a noun:

    A particular method for performing a task.

  2. Procedure as a noun:

    A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.

  3. Procedure as a noun (uncountable):

    The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.

    Examples:

    "Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information."

  4. Procedure as a noun:

    The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.

  5. Procedure as a noun (obsolete):

    That which results; issue; product.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Francis Bacon"

  6. Procedure as a noun (computing):

    A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task.

  7. Procedure as a noun (medicine):

    A surgical operation.

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