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 Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes the PCE within its monthly personal income and spending report, and the agency plans to issue updates to its methodology this time around. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

The album opened with 134,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States, Madonna’s biggest week by units since the Billboard 200 adopted that methodology in December 2014. — Xander Zellner, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

According to the filing, that methodology overfunded some populations while reducing the money available for core pediatric care in areas with greater pediatric needs. — Nicolette Natale, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Previous posts generally outlined some of the philosophies and methodologies involved in caring for the whales. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026