METHOD

method /ˈmeθəd/ (n):

# [countable] a particular way of doing something.

Which method is the most effective?

traditional/ alternative methods

method of something: a scientific method of data analysis

method of doing something: a reliable method of measuring blood pressure

method for (doing) something: the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs

method to do something: Developing new methods to keep insects out of food packages is critical.

to use/ employ/ apply a method

to devise/ propose/ adopt a method

He's quite critical of modern teaching methods.

adopt /əˈdɒpt/ (v):

# [transitive] adopt something: to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude towards somebody/ something.

All three teams adopted different approaches/ methods to the problem.

Our study examined the strategies adopted by patients for seeking information.

The police adopted tighter security measures.

to adopt an attitude/ stance/ position.

apply

impose

methodology

netiquette

mechanism

principle

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ (n):

#​ [countable, usually plural] the particular method you use to achieve something.

They tried all kinds of tactics to get us to go.

This was just the latest in a series of delaying tactics.

The manager discussed tactics with his team.

Confrontation is not always the best tactic.

It's time to try a change of tactic.

They used strong-arm (= aggressive or violent) tactics.