methodology
[meth-uh-dol-uh-jee]
See more synonyms for methodology on Thesaurus.comnoun, 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.
Origin of methodology
From the
New Latin word
methodologia, dating back to
1790–1800. See
method,
-o-,
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Related Words for methodologies
technique,
mode,
procedure,
style,
process,
practice,
program,
design,
plan,
way,
approach,
manner
Examples from the Web for methodologies
Historical Examples of methodologies
In modern society we have many cults, religions and methodologies which have mental discipline as their goal.
Methodologies for estimates of this type are approximate at best.
British Dictionary definitions for methodologies- the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline
- the branch of philosophy concerned with the science of method and procedure
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Word Origin and History for methodologiesn.1800, from French méthodologie or directly from Modern Latin methodologia; see method + -ology.
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