What does METHODOLOGY mean?

Definitions for METHODOLOGY
ˌmɛθ əˈdɒl ə dʒimethod·ol·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. methodology, methodological analysisnoun

    the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

  2. methodologynoun

    the system of methods followed in a particular discipline

Wiktionary

  1. methodologynoun

    The study of methods used in a field.

  2. methodologynoun

    A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.

  3. methodologynoun

    The implementation of such methods etc.

  4. Etymology: From method + -ology

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  1. methodology

    Methodology refers to a system of methods, principles, or rules used in a specific discipline, field, or research. It involves the theoretical analysis of the strategies, tools, and procedures employed to conduct research or tasks, and outlines the rationale and assumptions underpinning a particular study or project. Essentially, it explains how and why certain methods are used to solve a problem or answer a question.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Methodologynoun

    the science of method or arrangement; a treatise on method

  2. Etymology: [Gr. method + -logy.]

Wikidata

  1. Methodology

    A methodology is a scientific process aimed at identifying the most adequate set of methods for leading researches and analysing matters, with specific components such as paradigm, theoretical model, phases, techniques. A Methodology doesn't provide solutions, but offers the theoretical instruments for understanding how a method, a set of methods or the so called “best practices” are compatible with the specific context where they can be implemented. It can be defined also as follows: ⁕"the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline"; ⁕"the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline"; ⁕"the study or description of methods".

Editors Contribution

  1. methodology

    Specific method, rules and step-by-step process to create.

    Many jobs have a specific methodology to achieve specific things.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020  

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'METHODOLOGY' in Nouns Frequency: #2907

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of METHODOLOGY in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of METHODOLOGY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of METHODOLOGY in a Sentence

  1. Zinedine Zidane:

    What I think is that this team needs to continue winning but I think it needs a change, a different voice, another methodology. And that's why I took this decision.

  2. Link Starbureiy:

    An 'open story of counting', it must be said that mathematical methodology is a cumulative effort rigorously built atop previous checks.

  3. R "Ray" Wang:

    Digital Transformation is the methodology in which organizations transform and create new business models and culture with digital technologies” (2013)

  4. Randy Sutton:

    The methodology, where they are targeted attacks or ambushes or where people are lured into attacks, is up too. We have n’t seen that since the late ‘ 60s or ‘ 70s, when there was a tremendous amount of anti-police terrorism. it legitimizes a call for terror, a call for violence.

  5. Marc Wyatt:

    Many managers still seem to take the position that if investors have not yet discovered and objected to their expense allocation methodology, then it must be legitimate and consistent with their fiduciary duty.

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