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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٳǻˈDz, adverb
  • ˌٳǻˈDZDz, noun
  • methodological, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ٳ·ǻ··Dz·· [meth-, uh, -dl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • ٳ·ǻ·DZ·· noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of methodology1

From the New Latin word methodologia, dating back to 1790–1800. See method, -o-, -logy
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A separate tab on the website breaks down the methodology behind the projections for deaths from HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases and other categories.

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Presenting themselves as defenders of human rights may not be the usual methodology of drugs gangs.

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The leader stated the council had "to be undertaking a full job evaluation process" and it was "doing this in partnership with the trade unions using a nationally recognised job evaluation methodology".

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Fifteen years later, in a west London hotel, Mourinho is similarly happy to reflect on his methodology.

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But the White House's official methodology document makes clear that they have not calculated this for all the countries on which they have imposed tariffs.

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