methodology

noun

USmeth-uh-DAH-luh-jee/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/UKmeth-uh-DOL-uh-jee/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/

Pluralmethodologies

3 meanings of methodology

1
nouncountable
A set of methods and rules that people use to do work in a certain field.
Like a recipe that tells you each step to follow when you cook.
The team followed a clear methodology to test each new product.
Our science class learned a simple methodology for running experiments safely.
Similarprocedure, technique, means
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2
noununcountable
The study of the methods used in a subject or field of work.
Like learning the rules of cooking instead of just one recipe.
She studies methodology to understand how scientists design their experiments.
Good methodology helps researchers avoid mistakes in how they collect data.
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3
noununcountable
The act of putting a set of methods and rules into practice.
Her methodology was careful: she checked every measurement twice before writing it down.
Strict methodology kept every step of the project on schedule.
Similarprocedure, execution, practice, technique

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Origin

From French méthodologie, made from "method" plus "-ology".