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as in procedures
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 methods
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 methodologies
Leaders equipped with red teaming methodologies gain the tools necessary to navigate these crises proactively rather than reactively.
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Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Its methodologies compel leaders and their teams to rigorously examine their most fundamental beliefs, anticipate disruptive scenarios, and prepare adaptive responses.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Benchmarks, tools and methodologies are used to ensure that models and the applications that use them are high-quality, safe and trustworthy, including support for evolving standards of conduct and effective responses to risks.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The deployment of autonomous agents, underpinned by sophisticated generative AI models and specialized computational tools, is reshaping market research methodologies.
—Rick Kelly, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Relying on outdated planning and design methodologies, especially amidst rapid climate and demographic shifts, poses a risk of catastrophic financial losses worldwide.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
At their core, agile methodologies enable this team to remain adaptable, collaborative, and efficient.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
In fact, a significant majority, 61%, report deploying agile practices for over five years, demonstrating a strong enduring commitment to its principles over older methodologies such as waterfall, which continues to see a decline.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Often called new approach methodologies, these methods aim to be both relevant to humans and scientifically clear.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Its methodologies compel leaders and their teams to rigorously examine their most fundamental beliefs, anticipate disruptive scenarios, and prepare adaptive responses.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Benchmarks, tools and methodologies are used to ensure that models and the applications that use them are high-quality, safe and trustworthy, including support for evolving standards of conduct and effective responses to risks.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The deployment of autonomous agents, underpinned by sophisticated generative AI models and specialized computational tools, is reshaping market research methodologies.
—Rick Kelly, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Relying on outdated planning and design methodologies, especially amidst rapid climate and demographic shifts, poses a risk of catastrophic financial losses worldwide.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
At their core, agile methodologies enable this team to remain adaptable, collaborative, and efficient.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
In fact, a significant majority, 61%, report deploying agile practices for over five years, demonstrating a strong enduring commitment to its principles over older methodologies such as waterfall, which continues to see a decline.
—Forrester, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Often called new approach methodologies, these methods aim to be both relevant to humans and scientifically clear.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
Noun
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Instead, an airline's own maintenance procedures, pilot error, or any number of external factors like weather or bird strikes are usually the more direct cause.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Penguin Random House Canada commits to ensure operational policies and procedures are developed under the AODA standards and compliance requirements.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal contracting experts say these types of contracts are misleading to include in a tally of savings because these methods act more as a line of credit for agencies to make purchases, instead of a maximum value that can be saved.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Federal educational funding for any schools with DEI policies.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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However, this manipulation of the CBR's decisions will probably hamper the Russian government's ability to enact sound wartime monetary policies, the ISW said.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Grid operators are in critical need of long-term strategies that ensure the reliability and resilience of their systems, not just during the summer's peak, but consistently throughout the year.—
George Sakellaris,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Thankfully, there are low-cost (and no-cost) strategies available to boost your defenses.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Digital twins incorporate machine learning techniques to identify subtle issues and predict outcomes.—
William Bain,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This can be done in numerous ways.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Methodologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodologies. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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