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as in procedures
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 methods
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 methodologies
Specs will need to elaborate on guardrails that tell agents to develop code that is in line with the company's development processes, methodologies, security and product standards.
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Shyam Ravindranathan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Crypto projects and communities can organically adopt measures such as establishing capital reserves, implementing proactive risk modeling, and standardizing stress-testing methodologies.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Regulators should require clear, standardized disclosures on fees, investment performance, and valuation methodologies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Often called new approach methodologies, these methods aim to be both relevant to humans and scientifically clear.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Shyam Ravindranathan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Crypto projects and communities can organically adopt measures such as establishing capital reserves, implementing proactive risk modeling, and standardizing stress-testing methodologies.
—Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Regulators should require clear, standardized disclosures on fees, investment performance, and valuation methodologies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Often called new approach methodologies, these methods aim to be both relevant to humans and scientifically clear.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rather than invasive procedures, patients undergo a simple blood draw — a liquid biopsy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As the late historian Barry Rubin documented in his biography of Arafat, the Palestinian leader used a variety of methods, both buying off and burying his opponents.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite their mass use, Manuylov hopes to convince various associations and research boards to conduct comparative field tests of the classic methods versus his own.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 16 states have chosen a more relaxed approach, with some recommending the individual school districts decide their own policies, and others, like Puerto Rico, only requiring a policy to be formed by 2026.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Individual states and big cities will continue to shape their own policies to balance immigrant communities and navigate the tension between cultural assimilation and the preservation of American 'heritage'.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Airlines start to release seats as the date of flying approaches.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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If regulators expand sanctions regimes to cover newer sectors like AI and blockchain, firms need strategies to pivot, adapt, and retool compliance processes.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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These assistants translate complex sensor data and algorithmic strategies into plain-language recommendations, sharply reducing cognitive load during high-pressure missions, according to the researchers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The festival will involve more than 50 activities that center upon tinkering, including creating machines with raw materials, exploring artistic techniques and engaging in numerous crafting and building options.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their next feature, which again mashes varied cinematic forms and techniques, is Super Delights.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Capital combined with client introductions, regulatory know-how, or industry access can support growth in ways a pure check often doesn’t.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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