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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
Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Organizations must ensure data accuracy, completeness and appropriateness, storing it securely and maintaining records of management processes and modeling methodologies.
—Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The field of analytics is ever-evolving, with new tools and methodologies emerging regularly.
—Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Providing clear and accessible information about methodologies ensures users understand the process behind the work, while implementing third-party verification indicators adds an extra layer of reliability and trustworthiness.
—Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This involves beginning with detailed discussions with each of the company's entities to identify which Scope 3 categories are relevant, which data calculation methodologies are most appropriate and how to best obtain data from existing systems to simplify the data-gathering process.
—Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Hybrid analysis methodologies that focus on invariant components of the malware are essential for effective detection and mitigation.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Organizations must ensure data accuracy, completeness and appropriateness, storing it securely and maintaining records of management processes and modeling methodologies.
—Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The field of analytics is ever-evolving, with new tools and methodologies emerging regularly.
—Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Providing clear and accessible information about methodologies ensures users understand the process behind the work, while implementing third-party verification indicators adds an extra layer of reliability and trustworthiness.
—Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This involves beginning with detailed discussions with each of the company's entities to identify which Scope 3 categories are relevant, which data calculation methodologies are most appropriate and how to best obtain data from existing systems to simplify the data-gathering process.
—Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Hybrid analysis methodologies that focus on invariant components of the malware are essential for effective detection and mitigation.
—John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodologies
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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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Simulators allow your company to experiment at a lower cost and build a foundation in quantum methods.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Manage And Reduce Existing Debt Two popular strategies are the snowball and avalanche methods.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The terrorism charge, under New York law, can be applied if the act is intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence government policies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Applying this challenge in everyday decision-making can lead to more robust strategies and solutions.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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Thus, whereas some techniques stipulate the need to add in an additional function or feature that runs heavily at run-time, the concept is instead to somehow make the alignment a natural or seamless element within the generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
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 3 Apr. 2025.
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