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modus operandi

mo·dus op·e·ran·di
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moh-duh s op-uh-ran-dee, -dahy; Latin moh-doos oh-pe-rahn-dee]
    • /ˈmoʊ dəs ˌɒp əˈræn di, -daɪ; Latin ˈmoʊ dus ˌoʊ pɛˈrɑn di/
    • /ˈmodəs ˌɑː.pə.ˈræn.di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-duh s op-uh-ran-dee, -dahy; Latin moh-doos oh-pe-rahn-dee]
    • /ˈmoʊ dəs ˌɒp əˈræn di, -daɪ; Latin ˈmoʊ dus ˌoʊ pɛˈrɑn di/

Definitions of modus operandi words

  • noun plural modus operandi mode of operating or working. 1
  • noun modus operandi MO: criminal's methods 1
  • noun modus operandi way of working, style 1
  • singular noun modus operandi A modus operandi is a particular way of doing something. 0
  • noun modus operandi procedure; method of operating 0
  • noun modus operandi a way of doing or accomplishing something 0
See all 6 definitions of modus operandi

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Origin of modus operandi

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55, modus operandi is from the Latin word modus operandī

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Parts of speech for Modus operandi

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Modus operandi

modus operandi popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for modus operandi

noun modus operandi

  • rule of thumb — a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate.
  • approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
  • manner — mainour.
  • means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
  • method — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
All 13 Synonyms of modus operandi

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