methodology
noun
Simple meaning
A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
mɛθəˈdɑlədʒi
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Definition
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noun
loosely
A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
originally sciences
The study of methods used in a field.
The implementation of such methods etc.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: (loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
Used this way, methodology is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use methodology
- “Research methodology.”noun
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Word family
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Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley.
Related to the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline.
Related Words
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- methodologicaladjective
- measurementnoun
- measuringnoun
- findingsnoun
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