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单词 modus operandi
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modus operandi

(moʊdəs ɒpərændiː, -daɪ)
singular noun
A modus operandi is a particular way of doing something.
[formal]
An example of her modus operandi was provided during a terse exchange with the defendant.
Synonyms: procedure, way, system, process More Synonyms of modus operandi

modus operandi in British English

(ˈməʊdəs ˌɒpəˈrændiː, -ˈrændaɪ)
nounWord forms: plural modi operandi (ˈməʊdiː ˌɒpəˈrændiː, ˈməʊdaɪ ˌɒpəˈrændaɪ)
procedure; method of operating
Word origin
C17: from Latin

modus operandi in American English

(ˈmoʊdəs ˌɑpəˈrændaɪ; ˈmoʊdəs ˌɑpəˈrændi)
a way of doing or accomplishing something

Examples of 'modus operandi' in a sentence
modus operandi

Indeed, their modus operandi often appears to be to maximise that damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I think their modus operandi was to look transparent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's their normal modus operandi.
The Sun (2016)
This modus operandi is one of the main causes of the problems that redundant executives face.
Torrington, Derek Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)
The modus operandi is always the same.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It also excluded eight crimes that had been incorrectly identified with an apparent modus operandi.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Home visiting was from the outset the modus operandi of this practice.
Langan, Mary (ed) Taking Child Abuse Seriously: Contemporary issues in child protection theory andpractice (1990)
But your modus operandi is nowhere near the summit of the ambition you ought to have.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was his usual modus operandi.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They have examined his modus operandi, and are narrowing down suspects.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Indeed, this has become a kind of modus operandi.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Here's what baffles me about this particular modus operandi.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The modus operandi is to send off from each Armenian village day by day as many as the trains can carry.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Rather than hitting back, her modus operandi is to send pictures of cute kittens to trolls in an effort to disarm them.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
All the thefts had the same modus operandi (as they say on the telly).
The Sun (2008)
In fact, as we talked, we realised that the biggest difference in process derived from the character and modus operandi of the boss.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
(noun) 
Definition
method of operating
We reserve the right to alter our modus operandi.
Synonyms
procedure
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
way
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
system
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
process
the cost of the production process
operation
A major rescue operation is under way.
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
method
new teaching methods
technique
tests performed using a new technique
praxis

Additional synonyms

in the sense of method
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. a systematic or regular one
new teaching methods
Synonyms
manner,
process,
approach,
technique,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
rule,
programme,
style,
practice,
fashion,
scheme,
arrangement,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of operation
Definition
an action or series of actions done to produce a particular result
A major rescue operation is under way.
Synonyms
undertaking,
process,
affair,
organization,
proceeding,
procedure,
coordination,
oper8n
in the sense of practice
Definition
something done regularly or repeatedly
a public inquiry into bank practices
Synonyms
custom,
use,
way,
system,
rule,
method,
tradition,
habit,
routine,
mode,
usage,
wont,
praxis,
usual procedure,
tikanga (New Zealand)

Nearby words of
modus operandi

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Synonyms of 'modus operandi'

modus operandi

Explore 'modus operandi' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of process
Definition
a method of doing or producing something
the cost of the production process
Synonyms
method,
system,
practice,
technique,
procedure
in the sense of system
Definition
a method or set of methods for doing or organizing something
the decimal system of metric weights and measures
Synonyms
method,
practice,
technique,
procedure,
routine,
theory,
usage,
methodology,
frame of reference,
modus operandi,
fixed order
in the sense of technique
Definition
a method or skill used for a particular task
tests performed using a new technique
Synonyms
method,
way,
system,
approach,
means,
course,
style,
fashion,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
MO,
modus operandi
in the sense of way
Definition
a manner, method, or means
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
Synonyms
method,
means,
system,
process,
approach,
practice,
scheme,
technique,
manner,
plan,
procedure,
mode,
course of action
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