methodology

[ meth-uh-dol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌmɛθ əˈdɒl ə dʒi /

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noun, plural meth·od·ol·o·gies.

a set or system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, as in the arts or sciences.

Philosophy.

the underlying principles and rules of organization of a philosophical system or inquiry procedure.
the study of the principles underlying the organization of the various sciences and the conduct of scientific inquiry.

Education. a branch of pedagogics dealing with analysis and evaluation of subjects to be taught and of the methods of teaching them.

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Origin of methodology

From the New Latin word methodologia, dating back to 1790–1800. See method, -o-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM methodology

meth·od·o·log·i·cal

[meth-uh-dl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌmɛθ ə dlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivemeth·od·ol·o·gist, noun

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How to use methodology in a sentence

If anything, officer training and in-field policing methodologies reinforce those beliefs.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because these ingredients are so new, we need new methodologies just to evaluate them.
The Science of Ingredient Innovation||December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The alternatives offered are minor fixes, taking existing production, distribution, and consumption methodologies for granted.
5 Ways to Fix Book Publishing|Anis Shivani|July 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
You are right: we do not lay out any profitable methodologies at all.
Authors Dubner and Levitt Discuss Freakonomics|Daily Beast Promotions|September 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Methodologies for estimates of this type are approximate at best.
An Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake: Findings and Actions Taken|Various
In modern society we have many cults, religions and methodologies which have mental discipline as their goal.
A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis|Melvin Powers

British Dictionary definitions for methodology

methodology

/ (ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline

the branch of philosophy concerned with the science of method and procedure

Derived forms of methodology

methodological (ˌmɛθədəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivemethodologically, adverbmethodologist, noun

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Origin of methodology

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