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Definition of “methodology

methodology (ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪPronunciation for methodology

Definitions

noun

  1. the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline
  2. the branch of philosophy concerned with the science of method and procedure

Alternative Forms

methodological (ˌmɛθədəˈlɒdʒɪkəllPronunciation for methodological adjective ˌmethodoˈlogically adverb ˌmethodˈologist noun

Usage examples

  • Once she had a basic grasp of both the system and his methodology , she began to make her way through the files themselves.
    Clive Barker, EVERVILLE (2001)
  • Risk transfer - The second element of the value for money methodology is risk transfer.
    British Medical Journal (2002)
  • Pfizer spokeswoman Mariann Caprino said the company had been given the study results, but had not seen all the data or the methodology.
    canada.com (2005)
  • To achieve this difficult feat, without the aid of a safety net, Rory developed an assembly line methodology all his own.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • Both its content and now its methodology require a feminist critique.
    Gillett, David & Scott-Joynt, Michael (eds.), Treasure in the Field (1993)

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