methodology
English
Etymology
From French méthodologie. Surface etymology is method + -ology
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /meθəˈdɒlədʒi/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌmɜθəˈdɑlədʒi/, /ˌmɜθɪˈdɑlɪdʒi/
Noun
methodology (countable and uncountable, plural methodologies)
- The study of methods used in a field.
- (proscribed) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
- The implementation of such methods etc.
Usage notes
Etymologically, methodology refers to the study of methods. Thus the use of methodology as a synonym for methods (or other simple terms such as means, technique, or procedure) is proscribed as both inaccurate and pretentious.
Derived terms
Terms derived from methodology
Translations
the study of methods used in a field
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a collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field
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