Methodology

Quick meaning: Methodology is a noun meaning (originally sciences) The study of methods used in a field.

Meaning

(originally sciences) The study of methods used in a field.

More Meanings

1. (loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
2. The implementation of such methods etc.

Example Sentences

agile methodology

research methodology

For example, an agile methodology should promote the frequent delivery of working systems rather than a single big bang delivery.

In doing so it will describe two metatheories of scientific thought regarding the nature of methodology and epistemology in social science.

Word Forms

• methodologies

Synonyms for methodology

Depending on context, synonyms include technique, means, procedure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include methodological, systematic, methodical, technique, modality, procedure.

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