Method and Based

noun

• A way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps. )
• An acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed.
  • synonyms: method acting

• (n.) An orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything; hence, manner; way; mode; as, a method of teaching languages; a method of improving the mind.
• (n.) Orderly arrangement, elucidation, development or classification; clear and lucid exhibition; systematic arrangement peculiar to an individual.
• (n.) Classification; a mode or system of classifying natural objects according to certain common characteristics; as, the method of Theophrastus; the method of Ray; the Linnaean method.

verb

• Use as a basis for; found on.
  • usage: "base a claim on some observation"
  • synonyms: establish, base, ground, found
• Situate as a center of operations.
  • usage: "we will base this project in the new lab"
  • synonyms: base
• Use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes.
  • synonyms: free-base, base

adjective

• Having a base.
  • usage: "firmly based ice"
• Having a base of operations (often used as a combining form. )
  • usage: "a locally based business"; "an Atlanta-based company"; "carrier-based planes"

• (imp.&p.p.) of Base.
• (n.) Wearing or protected by, bases.
• (a.) Having a base or having as a base; supported; as, broad-based.