1. A contraceptive method that uses two or more forms of birth control simultaneously or sequentially
The combined method involves using condoms along with hormonal contraception for increased effectiveness.
O método combinado envolve o uso de preservativos juntamente com contraceptivos hormonais para maior eficácia.
2. An approach or technique that integrates multiple strategies or methodologies to achieve a goal
The researchers used a combined method of quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Os pesquisadores usaram um método combinado de análise quantitativa e qualitativa.
3. In linguistics and language teaching, an integrated approach using multiple teaching techniques
The combined method mixes grammar-translation with communicative approaches.
O método combinado mistura a abordagem de tradução gramatical com métodos comunicativos.