metod

Metod is a term used in many languages to denote a systematic procedure for achieving a result. The core idea is a planned sequence of steps or techniques designed to solve a problem or carry out a task. Etymology: from Greek methodos “pursuit of knowledge,” via Latin methodus, it spread into many European languages with cognate forms such as metod, método, metoda, metódus, and similar spellings. In English, the closest equivalent is "method."

In science and scholarship, a method refers to a specific procedure used to conduct experiments, collect data, or analyze information. The term is often contrasted with methodology, where methodology denotes the overarching framework and rationale that guide the choice and interpretation of methods. Research methods include experiments, surveys, observations, simulations, and case studies, selected within a broader methodological approach.

In programming and software design, a method is a procedure associated with an object or class, capable of operating on data contained within the object’s state. Methods are distinguished from functions in some languages by their binding to objects or classes and by how they are invoked.

Beyond science and computing, the concept of method appears in education, engineering, art, and management, referring to established techniques or practices used to achieve consistent results. Variants of the term appear across languages, reflecting a shared emphasis on orderly, repeatable procedures for problem solving and task execution.