(1) In object-oriented programming, an operation that an object can perform. An object can have many methods. See also operation.
(2) In object-oriented design or programming, the software that implements the behaviour specified by an operation.
(3) See member function.
(4) In Java programming, a function that is defined in a class. (Sun)
(5) A database object that encapsulates procedural logic to provide behaviour for a structured type. A method can be implemented as an SQL method or an external method. See also structured type, external method, SQL method, routine.
(6) A way to implement a function on a class.