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
• policy
• tack
• scheme
• design
• route
• practice
• layout
• blueprint
• game
• plot
• routine
• step
• modus operandi
• shift
• game plan
• move
• ground plan
• line
• practise
• expedient
• intrigue

Example Sentences

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. —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