Method
Method noun - The means or procedure for doing something.
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Synonyms for Method
Processing and method are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Processing" instead a noun "Method".
Processing
Processing noun - Preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure.
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Synonyms for Processing
Method and processing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Method" instead a noun "Processing".
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Generally the former method is more commonly used in older games as it was much easier with limited processing power to rotate an arrow than it is to rotate the entire map.
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After witnessing the usual Sledge method of processing a suspect, the IA officer demands to see Lieutenant Hammer's service record, which has been carefully hidden from him.
Source: Internal Affairs - This term is also used in fields such as statistics (as a sampling method, more at The Other Wiki here) and computer processing (where it's usually abbreviated to "booting up" or the like).
Source: Bootstrapped Theme
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