methodology

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The study of methods used in a field.

   research methodology

2. 2
   noun

   A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.

   agile methodology

3. 3
   noun

   the system of methods followed in a particular discipline

4. 4
   noun

   the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

5. 5
   noun

   The implementation of such methods etc.

Etymology

From French méthodologie. By surface analysis, method + -ology.