methodology

methodology

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English

Etymology

From French méthodologie. By surface analysis, method +‎ -ology.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, /ˌmɛθ.ɪˈdɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒi/

Noun

methodology (countable and uncountable, plural methodologies)

  1. (originally sciences) The study of methods used in a field.
    Coordinate term: epistemology
  2. (loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
    Synonyms: technique, means, procedure
  3. The implementation of such methods etc.

Usage notes

Etymologically, methodology refers to the study of methods. Thus the use of methodology as a synonym for methods (or other simple terms such as means, technique, or procedure) is proscribed as both inaccurate and pretentious.

Derived terms

Related terms

  • metamethod (sometimes synonymous)

Translations

Further reading

  • methodology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • “methodology”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

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