Modus operandi
/ˈmoʊdəs ˌɑːpəˈrændi/
A specific way of doing something, often used to describe a characteristic method in crime, business, or other fields.
Examples
- She studied the artist's modus operandi to understand his creative process.
- Police are still trying to determine the serial offender's modus operandi.
- Investigators noted that the thief's modus operandi changed after his arrest.
- Modus operandi of the hacker involved phishing emails and credential theft.
- The company's modus operandi emphasizes rapid prototyping and user feedback.
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