This is the 17067th most frequent Russian word.
способов
"Способов" means "methods" or "ways" in English.
The word "способов" is used as the plural genitive form of "способ," indicating various methods or means.
Существует множество способов решить эту задачу.
There are many ways to solve this problem.
In this sentence, "способов" is the genitive plural form and is used to express the quantity ('several') of methods.
Мы изучили несколько способов приготовления пирога.
We studied several methods of pie preparation.
"Способов" again appears in the genitive plural form, as the sentence involves an indefinite quantity connected to 'many ways'.