What is the meaning of 'method' as a concept?

• A. A way of doing something
• B. An approach
• C. A technique
• D. A rule or standard

Answer: (C)

Think of method as the plan or system you follow to do something. The term technique, on the other hand, refers to the specific, practiced way you perform the task—the skillful manner and concrete steps you use in carrying it out. So, when we focus on the way something is actually done with skill and proficiency, technique best captures that idea. The broader notions like “a way of doing something” or “an approach” describe the general concept, while “a rule or standard” isn’t about how you perform it. That’s why technique is the most fitting choice.