1. An established, widely recognized, and commonly used procedure or technique for accomplishing a task or solving a problem
The well-known method of boiling water is the most reliable way to purify it.
O método bem conhecido de fervura de água é a forma mais confiável de purificá-la.
2. A proven approach that is familiar to most people in a particular field or discipline
Scientists use this well-known method to analyze chemical compounds.
Cientistas usam este método bem conhecido para analisar compostos químicos.