noun🔗ShareModus operandi, modo de operarA person or thing's normal mode of operation."The student's modus operandi for studying was to read the textbook first, then make flashcards. "El modus operandi del estudiante para estudiar era leer primero el libro de texto y luego hacer tarjetas didácticas.wayactionprocesssystemstyleorganizationpolicejobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareModus operandi(law enforcement) A known criminal's established habits and mode of work when committing specific offences, especially fraud, matched with characteristics of an unsolved crime to narrow down (limit to a specific list) or profile suspects."The thief's modus operandi was always the same: break in through the back window and steal only electronics. "El modus operandi del ladrón siempre fue el mismo: entrar por la ventana trasera y robar solo aparatos electrónicos.policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading