methodology

[meth-uh-dol-uh-jee]

noun

plural

methodologies 

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

2. Philosophy.

   1. the underlying principles and rules of organization of a philosophical system or inquiry procedure.

   2. the study of the principles underlying the organization of the various sciences and the conduct of scientific inquiry.

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

methodology

/ ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪ, ˌmɛθədəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

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

Other Word Forms

• methodological adjective
• methodologist noun
• methodologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of methodology¹

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

Example Sentences

The index is closely watched because of its methodology, which is designed to eliminate influence from factors like home size or type in price changes.

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On Tuesday, an appeals chamber found there had been insufficient evidence against Uribe, that wiretaps used in the trial had been illegally conducted, and that the trial judge had committed errors of "methodology."

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As experts in the field haven’t evaluated the researchers’ claims and methodology, this opens the results up to increased scrutiny.

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Producer-price data for September are due to be released on Wednesday, having been suspended since March due to problems with methodology reported by the Office for National Statistics.

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All the indications are that Forest will target a manager who has a history of playing pragmatic football, or at least a more balanced approach in comparison to Postecoglou's trademark front-foot, attacking methodology.

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Related Words

• mode 
• procedure 
• technique