methodology

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of METHODOLOGY

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>

Synonyms line, methodology, policy, procedure, program

Related Words blueprint, design, plan, scheme, strategy; intent, intention, purpose; approach, direction, method, path, pathway, tack

the means or procedure for doing something <other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study>

Synonyms approach, fashion, form, how, manner, methodology, recipe, strategy, style, system, tack, tactics, technique, way

Related Words mode, modus operandi; blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, intrigue, layout, line, model, plan, plot, program, route, scheme; expedient, move, shift, step; practice (also practise), process, routine; policy

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