Synonyms of methodology

methodology

noun

ˌme-thə-ˈdä-lə-jē 

1

as in procedure

a way of acting or proceeding

for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedure
• policy
• method
• strategy
• program
• approach
• course
• plan
• scheme
• line
• intention
• design
• intent
• purpose
• blueprint
• direction
• path
• pathway
• tack

2

as in method

the means or procedure for doing something

other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study

Synonyms & Similar Words

• method
• approach
• strategy
• technique
• way
• manner
• system
• tactics
• how
• style
• recipe
• plan
• process
• form
• fashion
• program
• model
• mode
• tack
• policy
• scheme
• design
• route
• practice
• layout
• blueprint
• game
• plot
• routine
• step
• modus operandi
• shift
• game plan
• move
• ground plan
• line
• expedient
• intrigue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of methodology

The full rankings and methodology can be found on WalletHub's website. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

For Zaibert, founder of the Emotional Relevance™ methodology , trust is not proven by how warm a client sounds when everything is easy. — K.h. Koehler, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Building on its decision from earlier this year to adopt the Advertising Research Foundation’s (ARF) Device and Account Sharing (DASH) data into its methodology, Nielsen will use new DASH estimates that are based on more recent survey data. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026

Our methodology To determine the best micro-investing apps, CNBC Select compared platforms that let users invest with little to no money upfront, whether through round-ups, fractional shares or low account minimums. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026