Learn English – “Methods to do” vs “Methods for doing”

word-choice

I have to write a title for an article.

Which will you choose beetwen these two options:

  • "Methods to do something"
  • "Methods for doing something"

Thanks.

Best Answer

At least from the predominant usage point, they do not mean the same thing.

There may be any number of methods 'to do' something but usually just one or a few methods 'for doing' something.

"I want to find a method to solve this equation." "This is the method for solving this equation."

Note the difference in article use: a method to; the method for.