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Modus operandi
MOH-dus op-uh-RAN-dee
/ˌmoʊdəs ˌɒpəˈrændi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
modusoperandi
Dictionary meaning
A particular way of doing something; a method of operation.
History and origin
Latin
Common mispronunciations
MOH-dus op-uh-RAN-dy
Pronunciation tips
Often abbreviated as MO.
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