methodology
/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: methodologies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The study of methods used in a field.
Noun
Examples
research methodology
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
Noun
Examples
agile methodology
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “methodology” mean?
The study of methods used in a field.
Is “methodology” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.