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methodology — a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmeθəˈdɑːlədʒi/

Example Sentences

  • His cooking methodology involves burning everything first and ordering pizza later.
  • The professor's unique teaching methodology made complex concepts easy to understand.
  • Our company needs to review its project management methodology.

methodology

NOUN

[/ˌmeθəˈdɑːlədʒi/]

a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity

A structured way of doing something
💡 Concept

A structured way of doing something

Dr. Method studies every 'ology' with systematic methodology!
🧠 Mnemonic

Dr. Method studies every 'ology' with systematic methodology!

Methodology guides technology to unlock biology!
🎵 Rhyme

Methodology guides technology to unlock biology!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmeθəˈdɑːlədʒi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmeθəˈdɒlədʒi/

🌳Etymology

Rootmethod
Suffix--ology

Origin

From Greek 'methodologia', combining 'methodos' (method, way of inquiry) and 'logos' (study, science). Ancient Greek philosophers developed this term to describe the systematic study of methods used in different fields of knowledge.

Breakdown

method- (systematic way/procedure) + -o- (connecting vowel) + -logy (study of, science of)

🎵Rhyme

technology
biology
psychology

🔗Collocations

research methodology
teaching methodology
scientific methodology
develop a methodology
sound methodology
experimental methodology

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“His cooking methodology involves burning everything first and ordering pizza later.”

“The professor's unique teaching methodology made complex concepts easy to understand.”

“Our company needs to review its project management methodology.”

😄 Fun example

“My study methodology consists of three steps: panic, cramming, and praying.”

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