modus operandi
phrase | /modus operandi/
a particular method or way of doing something; one's characteristic pattern of operation
Literal meaning:
"method of operating"
modus operandi
phrase | /modus operandi/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMa particular method or way of doing something; one's characteristic pattern of operation
Literal meaning:
"method of operating"
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Examples
"The detective recognized the thief's modus operandi from previous cases."
"The company's modus operandi is rapid prototyping before testing."
Mnemonic Trick
Modus = method, operandi = of operating → characteristic method
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