Synonyms of methodology

methodology

noun

ˌme-thə-ˈdä-lə-jē 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedure
• policy
• method
• strategy
• program
• approach
• course
• plan
• scheme
• line
• intention
• design
• intent
• purpose
• blueprint
• direction
• path
• pathway
• tack

2

as in method

the means or procedure for doing something

other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study

Synonyms & Similar Words

• method
• approach
• strategy
• technique
• way
• manner
• system
• tactics
• how
• style
• recipe
• plan
• process
• form
• fashion
• program
• model
• mode
• tack
• policy
• scheme
• design
• route
• practice
• layout
• blueprint
• game
• plot
• routine
• step
• modus operandi
• shift
• game plan
• move
• ground plan
• line
• expedient
• intrigue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of methodology

The San Diego Association of Governments divided those units among all communities in San Diego with a methodology that prioritized adding more housing near transit and job centers. —Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

Her methodology emphasizes addressing underlying patterns rather than focusing solely on surface-level concerns. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

If peace is your ultimate goal, war cannot be your methodology. —Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

What was Healthgrades methodology? —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026