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methodology
meth·od·ol·o·gy
[
mèthə dólləjee
]
(
plural
meth·od·ol·o·gies
)
noun
Definition:
1.
organizing system:
the methods or organizing principles underlying a particular art, science, or other area of study
2.
study of organizing principles:
in philosophy, the study of organizing principles and underlying rules
3.
study of research methods:
the study of methods of research
meth·od·o·log·i·cal
[
mèthədə lójjik'l
]
adjective
meth·od·o·log·i·cal·ly
adverb
meth·od·ol·o·gist
[
mèthə dólləjist
]
noun
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