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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
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodology
This has been brought on in part by changes in attitudes as well as ratings methodology, capturing listeners who were always there but missed (though some say the change artificially inflates the true numbers).
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Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Follow the right methodology and your gown could last a century.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Encourage agile methodologies and continuous learning to help teams stay ahead of evolving technologies.
—Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
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Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Follow the right methodology and your gown could last a century.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Encourage agile methodologies and continuous learning to help teams stay ahead of evolving technologies.
—Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
Noun
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After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Using the cover of medical procedures, the former abdominal and digestive surgeon took advantage of moments when children were alone in their hospital rooms.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Hemp processors found ways to use chemical solvents or other methods to produce variants such as Delta-8, Delta-10, and THCO, which can get users high like marijuana.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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With proper ordering and lead time consideration, prefabrication will be the fastest and most predictable deployment method.—
Steven Carlini,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Trump tests legal strategies as judges block his policies As the clash becomes a defining moment in the president's second term, conservative activists are pushing Congress to rein in federal judges and pressing Trump to intensify his fight with the courts.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Related article Colleges are canceling affinity graduations due to anti-DEI policies.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Establish a new culture, replacing the emotionless, do-your-job style of Bill Belichick with a more modern, player-friendly approach.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Another part of Marietta's approach to wellness is education — for recruits and working cops, as well as their families.—
Katja Ridderbusch,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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That’s exactly where many organizations are flying blind, building AI agents without a strategy for how to keep them running, governed and optimized at scale.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 May 2025
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Injection technique: Botox must be injected precisely into the correct muscles using the correct dose.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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