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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 year, two different research teams conducted their own studies, examining whether the methodology was appropriate to address the intentional burial hypothesis and whether the evidence supported the intentional burial hypothesis like Berger and colleagues claimed.
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Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
After all, Lykos had collaborated with the FDA on the trial design, and the latter had signed off on the methodology.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
After all, Lykos had collaborated with the FDA on the trial design, and the latter had signed off on the methodology.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
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Moreover, even in the small percentage of the vehicles that do get calibrated, there are some service providers that don't follow the OEM procedures, neglecting important environmental controls like flat flooring, lighting conditions and target locations.Brunno Moretti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Following their arrests, it was revealed that Dee Dee had abused Blanchard for years via Munchausen syndrome by proxy, by lying about her daughter having a host of serious medical conditions that led to real medical procedures, despite Blanchard actually being physically healthy.Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Chicken liver patties, fish, rice and cabbage filling were being cooled using unsafe methods, the report said.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The government, meanwhile, has employed orthodox methods to try and tamp down inflation, to some success, and has blamed economic collapse on sanctions by the United States and others, especially restrictions on the nation's key oil industry.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Under Biden, the U.S. government had intensified a policy that began during Trump’s first term: using the power of export controls to limit the number of advanced chips that China could obtain to impede its attempts to reach parity with the U.S. on AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Their approach is referred to as harm reduction, which tries to minimize the adverse effects of drug use by giving people resources to keep them safe without criticizing their choices.Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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As part of its strategy, the brand is also looking at furthering its footprint globally, beyond Europe, its key market, as well as launch new shoe categories and new brand messaging, Tamponi said.Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some of the recipes even taught her a few new cooking techniques, like, sprinkling roasted tempeh with sugar for the last few minutes in the oven so the crumbles caramelize.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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Subliminal techniques: Methods that distort a person's ability to make informed decisions.Ozan Ozerk, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Self-Regulation People with RSD have reported various ways to self-manage their symptoms, and better respond to rejection.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Begin by clamping at the root and work your way down the hair shaft in one-to-two-inch sections, holding each for just a few seconds, to achieve the look.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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