A way, method, or system for doing something; a prescribed procedure or format.
支払い方式はクレジットカードと銀行振込の2種類があります。
There are two payment methods: credit card and bank transfer.
試験の方式が変更され、面接が廃止された。
The exam format was changed and interviews were abolished.
新しい暗号方式は従来より安全性が高いと評価された。
The new encryption method was judged to be more secure than the previous one.