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modus operandi
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mo·dus op·er·an·di  (mds p-rnd, -d)
n. pl. mo·di operandi (md, -d) Abbr. MO
1. A method of operating or functioning.
2. A person's manner of working.

[New Latin modus operand : Latin modus, mode + Latin operand, genitive sing. gerund of operr, to work.]

modus operandi [ˈməʊdəs ˌɒpəˈrændiː -ˈrændaɪ]
n pl modi operandi [ˈməʊdiː ˌɒpəˈrændiː, ˈməʊdaɪ ˌɒpəˈrændaɪ]
procedure; method of operating
[from Latin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.modus operandi - an unvarying or habitual method or proceduremodus operandi - an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
rat race - an exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation
groove, rut - a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape; "they fell into a conversational rut"

modus operandi
noun procedure, way, system, process, operation, practice, method, technique, praxis We reserve the right to alter our modus operandi.
Translations
modus operandi [ˈməʊdəsˌɒpəˈrændiː] Nmodo m de proceder, modus operandi m inv
modus operandi
nModus Operandi m


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