methodology
noun
meth·od·ol·o·gy
ˌme-thə-ˈdä-lə-jē 
plural methodologies
1
: a body of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline : a particular procedure or set of procedures
demonstrating library research methodology
the issue is massive revision of teaching methodology—
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: the analysis of the principles or procedures of inquiry in a particular field
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Methodology and Science
The methodology employed in an experiment is essential to its success, and bad methodology has spoiled thousands of research projects. So whenever a piece of research is published in a scientific or medical journal, the researchers always carefully describe their methodology; otherwise, other scientists couldn't possibly judge the quality of what they've done.
Examples of methodology in a Sentence
He blamed the failure of their research on poor methodology.
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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Partnerships with startups, researchers or even competitors expose you to new technologies and methodologies that may redefine your industry.
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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The complete survey methodology is available in the original article, published at NerdWallet.
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Stores on the list were determined using a variety of measures such as public data, a large-scale confidential online survey conducted among U.S. customers, and extensive research, according to the ranking's methodology.
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Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Mar. 2025
The complete survey methodology is available in the original article, published at NerdWallet.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
Stores on the list were determined using a variety of measures such as public data, a large-scale confidential online survey conducted among U.S. customers, and extensive research, according to the ranking's methodology.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodology. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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