method

The part of a class definition that implements some of the behavior of objects of the class. The body of the method contains declarations of local variables and statements to implement the behavior. A method receives input via its arguments, if any, and may return a result if it has not been declared as void.

A function defined in a class. See also instance method, class method. Unless specified otherwise, a method is not static.

the course of action or technique followed in conducting a specific analysis or comparison leading to an analytical result.

One of the classes of patentable inventions (a process) under U.S. law. MPEP 706.01(a).

A kind of action that an "object" can take if you tell it to. See perlobj.