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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

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

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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.

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1. Methodologynoun

   the science of method or arrangement; a treatise on method

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

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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".

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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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British National Corpus

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

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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. Lakshheish M Patel:

   Probability of GMDC share is NEGLIGIBLE. but falling down is IMMENSE. Investors who purchased it @ Rs.218 in April has got struck now and slowly inch by inch it is dropping down and last month it had touched up to Rs.123. This scrip reminds a very famous Villagers & MONKEY Purchase story prevalent about STOCK MARKET working methodology

2. Lindsey Graham:

   I oppose and will vote against the nomination of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court, my decision is based upon her record of judicial activism, flawed sentencing methodology regarding child pornography cases, and a belief that Judge Jackson will not be deterred by the plain meaning of the law when it comes to liberal causes.

3. Tim Stratford:

   The deal doesn't need to revamp China's economy. But it does need to provide a new methodology for dealing with our differences.

4. The SEC:

   Please disclose the methodology used in calculating these figures and the underlying judgements and assumptions used by management.

5. Said Hanson:

   So I think they have to use the same methodology to fight back, otherwise, they’re going to be steamrolled by a minority that does n’t have popular support, that’s very much better organized and funded.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=methodology
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Methodology
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodology
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=methodology