methodological

adjective

meth·​od·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

: of or relating to method or methodology

methodologically

ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of methodological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His critics question his highly partisan profile and lack of deep statistical/methodological expertise over political commentary experience. —Brent Dykes, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

As McIntosh noted, the methodological decisions that inform data collection reflect political priorities; in recent years, that collection has been hampered by declining response rates in the surveys that the B.L.S. sends out to businesses, in addition to budgetary constraints. —Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025

These designations not only reflect technical proficiency but also require adherence to rigorous ethical and methodological standards. —Bysteel Rose, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

There is no need to provide evidence for alleged misconduct, or to conduct independent reviews, or to give detailed justifications for methodological choices. —Thomas Stapleford, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for methodological

• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
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• gerontological
• glaciological