conventional method
noun phraseUK /kənˈvenʃənəl ˈmeθəd/
US /kənˈvenʃənəl ˈmeθəd/
A usual way of doing something that most people use.
The teacher used the conventional method of teaching math with books and worksheets.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The old-fashioned way of doing something, not a new or creative one.
Instead of the conventional method, the team tried a fun new game to solve the problem.
3. A way of doing something that follows the rules or what is expected.
Writing a letter by hand is a conventional method of saying thank you.
4. A method that has been used for a long time and is trusted by many people.
Farmers still use the conventional method of planting seeds in straight rows.