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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
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as in method
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 methodology
This year, two different research teams conducted their own studies, examining whether the methodology was appropriate to address the intentional burial hypothesis and whether the evidence supported the intentional burial hypothesis like Berger and colleagues claimed.
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Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
After all, Lykos had collaborated with the FDA on the trial design, and the latter had signed off on the methodology.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
After all, Lykos had collaborated with the FDA on the trial design, and the latter had signed off on the methodology.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 24 Dec. 2024
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Weak procedure ‘sets you up for failure’ Small local governments routinely fail to adhere to a bedrock principle of financial control and accountability — segregation of duties.Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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This will tell you if the broker is licensed and if there have been disciplinary procedures against him or her.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The government, meanwhile, has employed orthodox methods to try and tamp down inflation, to some success, and has blamed economic collapse on sanctions by the United States and others, especially restrictions on the nation's key oil industry.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Different organizations use slightly different methods to calculate the global temperature and have different baselines.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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The policy also applies to other personal electronic devices like smart watches and tablets.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trade Minkah Fitzpatrick and reinvest the return on offense to build a more balanced roster The Steelers’ all-in approach on defense simply isn’t working.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, senators are expected to ask Hegseth about key international policies, including his position on providing military aid to Ukraine, taking action against Iran's nuclear program, and strategies for addressing China's growing military threat.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Its portfolio highlights its commitment to regional influences and craft techniques, resulting in unique, nuanced American single malts that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest style and brewing traditions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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She’s considered a pioneer in the field of cosmetic procedural dermatology and is passionate about the delivery techniques of neuromodulators and soft tissue fillers, as well as a wide variety of laser systems for aesthetic surgery.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Offering doula benefits has become an increasingly relevant way for organizations to promote inclusivity and equity.Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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And the only way to decrease housing costs is to increase supply.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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