Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

modi operandi

phrase
/ˈmoʊdaɪ ˌɒpəˈrændi/
Definition
The method of operating or functioning.
Examples
  • The detective noted the criminal’s modi operandi to catch him more effectively.
  • Businesses often have different modi operandi to achieve their goals.
  • Understanding the modi operandi of successful leaders can help aspiring managers.
Meaning
The way in which someone does something, especially in terms of a specific procedure or process.
Synonyms
  • Method
  • Procedure
  • Process
  • Way of working