behavior vs method

behavior

noun
  • The way a device or system operates. 

  • The way a living creature behaves or acts generally. 

  • An instance of the way a living creature behaves. 

  • Observable response produced by an organism. 

  • Human conduct relative to social norms. 

  • A state of probation about one's conduct. 

method

noun
  • A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process). 

  • A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed. 

  • A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object. 

  • Marijuana. 

verb
  • To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold). 

  • To apply a method to. 

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