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

These two instances of humiliation, which could have caused an American auto exec to lash out, drove Toyoda to rethink his company’s methodology. —Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026

By applying legal methodologies to digital discourse, citizens can better distinguish facts from divisive slogans and propaganda. —Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Our methodology To determine which credit cards offered the best perks for golfers, CNBC Select analyzed over 250 major credit cards, focusing on those with direct golf benefits, indirect credits and/or unique opportunities. —Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026

Participating candidates must have at least 3% support among likely primary voters in two state polls or an average of 3% across two polls that meet CNN’s methodology standards. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026