Methodology
Definition
Methodology refers to the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study, encompassing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/
- Respelling: meth-uh-DAH-luh-jee (with "meth" as in "method," "uh" as in "sofa," "DAH" as in "dollar," "luh" as in "love," and "jee" as in "jeep")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/
- Respelling: meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee (with "meth" as in "method," "uh" as in "sofa," "DOL" as in "dollar," "luh" as in "love," and "jee" as in "jeep")
In both dialects, "methodology" places the primary stress on the third syllable. The pronunciation differs slightly between American and British English, with "meth-uh-DAH-luh-jee" in American English and "meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee" in British English.
Etymology
From the Greek word "methodos" meaning "pursuit, following" + "-logia" meaning "study of".
Derivatives
- Methodological
- Methodologist
- Methodologically
- Methodologic
- Methodize
Synonyms
- Approach
- Technique
- Procedure
Antonyms
- Improvisation
- Guesswork
- None
Usage
The term "methodology" often refers to the structured process or approach one takes to study or research a particular topic.
- The methodology employed in the research was both quantitative and qualitative.
- Developing a clear methodology is crucial for achieving accurate results in any scientific study.
Related Terms
- Method
- System
- Process
Detailed Definition
Noun
- Study of Methods: The systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline or a particular procedure.
- Example: The methodology of the study was scrutinized for its validity.
- Set of Methods: A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
- Example: The experiment followed a qualitative methodology.
- Procedure: An ordered set of steps or stages for processing data or carrying out research.
- Example: Their team adopted a novel methodology for analyzing the collected data.
methodology
Methodology refers to a structured process, often depicted through interconnected gears and flowcharts, to achieve specific goals.
The teacher explained her methodology for solving the problem with easy steps on the board.
Their methodology for building the model was a step-by-step guide with glue and tiny pieces.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 方法论 (Methodology)
- IPA: [fāng fǎ lùn]
- Respell: fang fa lun
- 研究方法 (Research Method)
- IPA: [yán jiū fāng fǎ]
- Respell: yan jiu fang fa
🇮🇳 Hindi
- पद्धति (Method)
- IPA: [pəd̪d̪ʱəti]
- Respell: paddhati
- विधिविधान (Procedure)
- IPA: [vɪd̪ʱivɪd̪ʱaːn]
- Respell: vidhividhan
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Metodología (Methodology)
- IPA: [metoðoloˈxi.a]
- Respell: metodología
- Método (Method)
- IPA: [ˈmetoðo]
- Respell: método
🇫🇷 French
- Méthodologie (Methodology)
- IPA: [metɔdɔlɔʒi]
- Respell: méthodologie
- Méthode (Method)
- IPA: [metɔd]
- Respell: méthode
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- منهجية (Methodology)
- IPA: [mɪnˈhædʒiːə]
- Respell: manhajiyah
- طريقة البحث (Research Method)
- IPA: [ˈtˤariːqat alˈbaħθ]
- Respell: tareeqat al-bahth
🇧🇩 Bengali
- পদ্ধতিবিদ্যা (Methodology)
- IPA: [pod̪d̪ʱot̪ibid̪d̪ʱa]
- Respell: poddhotibiddha
- গবেষণা পদ্ধতি (Research Method)
- IPA: [ɡobeʃɔna pod̪d̪ʱot̪i]
- Respell: gobeṣaṇa poddhoti
🇷🇺 Russian
- Методология (Methodology)
- IPA: [mʲɪtədɐˈloɡʲɪjə]
- Respell: metodologiya
- Метод исследования (Research Method)
- IPA: [ˈmʲetət ɪsːlʲɪˈdovənʲɪjə]
- Respell: metod issledovaniya
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Metodologia (Methodology)
- IPA: [metuduˈloʒiɐ]
- Respell: metodologia
- Método de pesquisa (Research Method)
- IPA: [ˈmetodu dʒi pɛˈskizɐ]
- Respell: método de pesquisa
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Metodologi (Methodology)
- IPA: [metodologi]
- Respell: metodologi
- Cara penelitian (Research Method)
- IPA: [ˈtʃara pənɛˈlitjan]
- Respell: cara penelitian
🇩🇪 German
- Methodologie (Methodology)
- IPA: [metoˈdoːloˌɡiː]
- Respell: Methodologie
- Forschungsmethode (Research Method)
- IPA: [ˈfɔʁʃʊŋsˌmeːtoːdə]
- Respell: Forschungsmethode
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 方法論 (Methodology)
- IPA: [hōhōron]
- Respell: hōhōron
- 研究方法 (Research Method)
- IPA: [kenkyū hōhō]
- Respell: kenkyū hōhō
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Phương pháp luận (Methodology)
- IPA: [fʊəŋ˧˧ fap˧˧ luən˧˧]
- Respell: phương pháp luận
- Phương pháp nghiên cứu (Research Method)
- IPA: [fʊəŋ˧˧ fap˧˧ ŋiən˧˧ kju˧˧]
- Respell: phương pháp nghiên cứu
🇰🇷 Korean
- 방법론 (Methodology)
- IPA: [baŋbʌpnon]
- Respell: bangbeopnon
- 연구 방법 (Research Method)
- IPA: [jʌnɡu baŋbʌp]
- Respell: yeongu bangbeop
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Metodoloji (Methodology)
- IPA: [metodoloʒi]
- Respell: metodoloji
- Araştırma yöntemi (Research Method)
- IPA: [aɾaʃˈtɯɾma jœnˈtemi]
- Respell: araştırma yöntemi
🇵🇰 Urdu
- طریقہ کار (Methodology)
- IPA: [t̪əˈriːqɑː kɑːr]
- Respell: tariqa kaar
- تحقیقی طریقہ (Research Method)
- IPA: [t̪əħqiːqiː t̪əˈriːqɑː]
- Respell: tahqiqi tariqa
