methodological

adjective

meth·​od·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce methodological (audio)
: of or relating to method or methodology
methodologically adverb

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Reading Lists Sport in America: A Reading List Covering the colonial era to the present, this annotated bibliography demonstrates the topical and methodological diversity of sport studies in the United States. JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025 But lurking beneath the algebra were deep methodological and ideological differences. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024 Whether these biases are cultural, informational or methodological, researchers have to spend time and effort addressing their potential existence and take steps to mitigate their effects. Stephen Turban, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The paper was pulled because of ethical concerns and methodological problems, according to a retraction notice. Bycathleen O’Grady, science.org, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for methodological 

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of methodological was in 1849

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“Methodological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodological. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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