...theoretical and methodological issues raised by the study of literary texts.
methodology in British English
(ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-gies
1.
the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline
2.
the branch of philosophy concerned with the science of method and procedure
Derived forms
methodological (ˌmɛθədəˈlɒdʒɪkəl)
adjective
methodologically (ˌmethodoˈlogically)
adverb
methodologist (ˌmethodˈologist)
noun
methodology in American English
(ˈmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi)
noun
1.
the science of method, or orderly arrangement; specif., the branch of logic concerned with the application of the principles of reasoning to scientific and philosophical inquiry
The technology methodology didn't work for us, nor did the reward for placing the cables in the sewers.
Computing (2010)
The research methodology for both graphs was the same.
Christianity Today (2000)
Those taking part knew their anonymity was protected by the methodology of the study.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Figures vary depending on the methodology used.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
These are questions of research methodology.
Bee, Helen The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995)
Instead, critical social research methodology cuts through surface appearance.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
Its methodology is rather different from the bank's.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
That success proves the methodology we used was correct and that me and my coaching staff were completely right in the way we do things.
The Sun (2013)
What next - nutritional values, sports science and methodology?
The Sun (2007)
The master's really set me up for it, particularly the research methodology.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The guests have met to talk shop - specifically about consumption - and each represents a different discipline and methodology.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
The one area in which it is not yet proven that the systematic methodology of work applies is the generation of new knowledge, whether invention or research.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
The methodology was devised exclusively for the British workplace and has been refined over the past six years to produce this year's lists.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
methodology
British English: methodology NOUN
A methodology is a system of methods and principles for doing something, for example for teaching or for carrying out research.
Teaching methodologies vary according to the topic.
American English: methodology
Brazilian Portuguese: metodologia
Chinese: 方法论
European Spanish: metodología
French: méthodologie
German: Methodik
Italian: metodologia
Japanese: 方法論
Korean: 방법론
European Portuguese: metodologia
Latin American Spanish: metodología
(noun)
Definition
the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline
Teaching methodologies vary according to the topic.
Synonyms
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
style
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
technique
tests performed using a new technique
mode
the capitalist mode of production
modus operandi
We reserve the right to alter our modus operandi.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
Synonyms
way,
means,
course,
style,
attitude,
method,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
in the sense of modus operandi
Definition
method of operating
We reserve the right to alter our modus operandi.
Synonyms
procedure,
way,
system,
process,
operation,
practice,
method,
technique,
praxis
Synonyms of 'methodology'
methodology
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of style
Definition
the way in which something is done
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.