Constructor vs. Method — What's the Difference?

To form by assembling or combining parts; build.

A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something

To create (an argument or a sentence, for example) by systematically arranging ideas or terms.

Orderly arrangement of parts or steps to accomplish an end

(Mathematics) To draw (a geometric figure) that meets specific requirements.

The procedures and techniques characteristic of a particular discipline or field of knowledge

Something formed or constructed from parts.

Method A technique of acting in which the actor recalls emotions and reactions from past experience and uses them in identifying with and individualizing the character being portrayed.

A concept, model, or schematic idea

A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).

A concrete image or idea

A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.

A person who, or thing that, constructs.

(object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

(automotive) A company or individual who builds racing vehicles. In Formula One, constructor status is strictly defined by the rules, but in other motorsports the term is merely a descriptor. Depending on the racing rules, some constructors (e.g. Cosworth) may provide vehicles to racing teams who are not themselves constructors, while others are both teams and constructors (Ducati Corse, Scuderia Ferrari).

(slang) Marijuana.

(object-oriented programming) A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.

(dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

A constructer.

Ellipsis of method air.

Someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)

(transitive) To apply a method to.

To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

An orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything; hence, manner; way; mode; as, a method of teaching languages; a method of improving the mind.

Orderly arrangement, elucidation, development, or classification; clear and lucid exhibition; systematic arrangement peculiar to an individual.

Classification; a mode or system of classifying natural objects according to certain common characteristics; as, the method of Theophrastus; the method of Ray; the Linnæan method.

A technique used in acting in which the actor tries to identify with the individual personality of the specific character being portrayed, so as to provide a realistic rendering of the character's role. Also called the Method, method acting, the Stanislavsky Method or Stanislavsky System.

A way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)