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способ — meaning in English

sposob

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English meaning

  • contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
  • expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
  • manner noun The way something is done or happens.
  • means noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
  • mode noun A particular way or method of doing something.
  • recipe noun A set of instructions for cooking a dish, listing ingredients and the steps to combine and prepare them.

Senses

способ is used for these senses in English:

  • contrivance A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
  • expedient A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
  • manner Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything.
  • means An instrument or condition to achieve a result. [late 14th c.]
  • mode A particular means of accomplishing something.
  • recipe (by extension) A plan or procedure to obtain a given end result; a prescription. [from 17th c.]

contrivance — full definition

  1. noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
  2. noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
  3. noun Something overly artful or artificial.

expedient — full definition

  1. adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
  2. noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.

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