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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
Federal dependency ranking methodology To determine the ranking, WalletHub used three primary metrics and gave each metric a weight, adding up to 100.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Jethro Tull is Back Everywhere Jethro Tull’s twenty-fourth proper studio album is also new to the Official Albums chart, the 100-space roster that details the most popular collections based on a methodology that includes streams and sales.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
This article has been updated with comment from Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf and the survey's methodology.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Jethro Tull is Back Everywhere Jethro Tull’s twenty-fourth proper studio album is also new to the Official Albums chart, the 100-space roster that details the most popular collections based on a methodology that includes streams and sales.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
This article has been updated with comment from Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf and the survey's methodology.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
Noun
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King Charles has been undergoing treatment since he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in February last year following tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Nor were established procedures for adjudicating such a failure followed; the government didn’t even deign to give the appearance of doing so.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Two methods could address these issues with real reform: special elections or by appointing interim officials who finish the term but cannot run in the next general election for that office.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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This method will minimize creases and save suitcase space.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maher, of course, is a huge skeptic of Trump and has frequently criticized the president’s policies on Real Time.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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At both districts, policies that prohibit students from wearing certain clothing meant that Catholic rosaries were banned for some.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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This approach allows the system to generate new frames on demand rather than following traditional rendering rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gill agrees that this approach is potentially promising.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, the decision to pause for Easter underlines a shift toward recognizing spring holidays as part of broader workplace wellness strategies.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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No easy fixes Google had no comment on the new technique or if the company believes the new attack optimization poses a threat to Gemini users.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Suffolk County prosecutors have argued that the technique is widely accepted, per News 12.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What are some safe and effective ways to exercise while following the keto diet?—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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