noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of methods used in a field. countable, uncountable

   "research methodology"

2. 2
   the system of methods followed in a particular discipline wordnet
3. 3
   A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field. broadly, countable, uncountable

   "agile methodology"

4. 4
   the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline wordnet
5. 5
   The implementation of such methods etc. countable, uncountable

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Example

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"The methodology used in his study is also helpful to us in conducting our research."

Etymology

From French méthodologie. By surface analysis, method + -ology.

Related phrases

scientific methodology

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