a way of doing something, esp. a systematic one; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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kind
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
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type
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"
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class
a collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents"
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degree
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality: "a moderate degree of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"