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approach

approach

3.4
A way of dealing with a problem or task
  • noun
  • /əˈproʊtʃ/
translation icon : enfoque
  • Her innovative approach to teaching has greatly improved student engagement.
  • an approach to problems
  • the approach used
  • a new approach

Just take the step by step approach and start today.

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Examples

  • I have my own approach.

  • This perfectly sums up your entire approach to parenting.

  • Just take the step by step approach and start today.

  • And I think it's an interesting approach to the solution.

  • I can suggest that there are several approaches people would take.

  • All right, so we take a different approach.

  • The problem, gentlemen, is the approach.

  • It's modern because of the new approach to rhythm.

  • We were going to explain things as soon as we figured out the best approach.

  • Several versions of the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach to teaching language arts have been developed.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

strategy
vsapproach
3.7

A plan to reach a goal, often used in business or games

is a general way not always framed as a goal or competitive plan
method
vsapproach
2.2

A planned way of doing something, often in clear steps

is a general way that may not follow strict logical steps
avenue
vsapproach
99 4.4

A way to reach a goal or solve a problem

is a broad way covering many options rather than a single route
attack
vsapproach
47 3.5

A way of dealing with a problem or task

is a broader way that may include different plans or styles
plan of attack
vsapproach
11 3.2

A set of planned actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

is a more general way rather than a specific set of actions

Compounds

A different way of doing something that no one else uses

approach shot
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A short golf shot hit to land the ball on the putting green

A strategy that tries many different things at the same time

approach path
  • Specialized
1 5.5

The route a plane follows when going down to land, especially the last part before it touches the ground

approach pattern
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A path a plane follows while preparing to land at an airport

landing approach
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A path a plane follows as it comes down to land

A calm and sensible way of thinking in difficult or stressful situations

A way of using math to study or solve problems

A practical, strict way to handle problems to get results

A general way of dealing with something that ignores small details

8.6

An old, rough way of doing something that ignores modern methods

cazh approach
  • Informal
9.9

A relaxed, informal way of doing things without strict rules

9.9

A way of doing things that is stubborn and refuses to change

A way of doing something that avoids a direct answer or clear action

A way of doing things that encourages competition and rewards only the strongest

A shallow, amateur way of doing something without deep commitment

A way of acting that uses little effort

Using two different actions at the same time to reach a goal

A policy that prefers talks and peaceful solutions instead of force in foreign or economic affairs

9.3

An overly academic way of solving problems that is impractical

To use all available resources and keep nothing in reserve

A way of working that uses too many rules, meetings, and paperwork

arty approach
  • Informal
7.2

A creative, slightly showy way of making things look unusual or special

A way of doing things that uses people or resources only when needed

approach trench
  • Specialized
8.9

A narrow trench that lets soldiers move from rear to front safely

A passionate, persuasive way of telling people about ideas or beliefs

A rude name for a libertarian policy seen as foolish

longtail approach
  • Specialized
8.6

A business method that sells many different products to small groups instead of a few big markets

A fixed, routine way of doing something that lacks creativity

A way of studying many things that makes differences seem very large

A way of doing things guided by one person or idea

A way of doing things that includes many cultures in schools and communities

9.9

A way of supporting freedom that looks simple but ignores real problems

7.5

A way controllers use radar to guide pilots by radio to land in low visibility

A way of acting that people see as typical of men

8.8

A way of doing things that refuses change and new ideas

idiographic approach
  • Specialized
9.9

An approach that studies each person or case in detail to understand their unique experience

To treat an adult like a child without a good reason

A very strict way of managing people and enforcing rules

A strict way of leading that shows little patience

A very risky way of acting that can harm yourself or others

A personal, creative way of thinking often used by people with autism or ADHD

A way of arguing that acts doubtful but does not check new evidence fairly

9.9

A method that looks scientific but has no real evidence

9.9

A method that uses numbers and data to study a problem or trend

A way of looking at something too simply that misses important details

9.1

A way of thinking that supports conservative political ideas

8.2

A different, slightly strange way of doing something to get new ideas

9.9

A style of rule like the Pope's with strong central control and religious power

9.9

A focus on small local issues and interests instead of wider public needs

9.9

A way of speaking or acting that sounds moral and like a preacher

An overly hopeful way of dealing with problems that ignores bad signs

An aggressive, unfair way of trying to gain an advantage over others in business

9.1

A person who appears briefly, makes quick changes, and gives no further help

Sunyavadi approach
  • Specialized
9.9

A Buddhist way of thinking that teaches letting go of attachments to find inner calm

A quick, careless way of doing something that causes mistakes

Stalinoid approach
  • Literature
9.9

A strict, unfair way of leading that does not allow people to disagree

8.2

A very slow way of doing something that wastes time

A method with two levels that do different things

How Complex

strategy
3.7
system
2.6
approach
3.4
method
2.2
technique
879 3.3

Surface Forms

approach singular
approaches plural

Etymology

Approach comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and prope 'near', giving the sense of coming toward something. So an approach as a noun is simply a method or way you use to move toward solving a problem or doing a job.