methodologies
n. C / Un. the set of methods and rules that people use to do a specific job or study a subject. It is the system you follow to make sure your work is correct and organized.
n. a system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, such as science or education. Often used to describe the theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.
The researchers used different methodologies to collect their data.
The committee compared several teaching methodologies to determine which approach led to better student engagement in the classroom.
While the results were promising, critics questioned the underlying methodologies, arguing that the sample size was too small to support such broad sociological conclusions.
Countable when referring to specific systems of methods; uncountable when referring to the general study of methods.
The methodology of the experiment were flawed.The methodology of the experiment was flawed.Learners often treat 'methodology' as a plural noun because it implies a collection of methods, but it takes a singular verb.