1) the basic reasons (for a belief, decision, course of action etc) (rationale)
an outline drawing (of or for a building) showing the relative size, positions etc of the parts, especially as if seen from above
scheme, design, way of doing things
a connected series of actions, changes etc, especially if they are involuntary or unconscious; a series of operations deliberately undertaken
method; series of actions to achieve result
at a considerable distance; a path, road or route etc
method, technique