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modus operandi
This term carries a clinical or investigative tone, frequently appearing in criminology and legal contexts to describe the specific patterns a criminal uses to commit a crime. It suggests a level of calculation and repeatability, implying that the method is a signature of the actor.
In business or general professional settings, the phrase shifts toward a description of organizational culture or strategic approach. It is more formal than "way of doing things" and implies a systemic, established habit rather than a random choice.
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A particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or planned.
The thief's modus operandi involved entering through the second-story window.
The established procedure or habitual manner of operating within a professional or organizational context.
The company's modus operandi is to prioritize rapid growth over immediate profitability.