Method (noun)

1. A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
2. The systematic arrangement of teaching subjects or of teaching and studying them.

Origin:

Late middle english (also in the sense "study, science"): via french from latin methodus, from greek methodos "pursuit, investigation", from meta- "after" + hodos "way".

Examples:

1. He used a new method to solve the problem.
2. The method of teaching is very effective.
3. I am not familiar with this method.
4. This method is too complicated.
5. Can you explain the method to me?