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as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodology
Amazon, however, said in its post that the project’s methodology had been evaluated by Amazon economists and was determined to be inaccurate.
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Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The company reported an allowance for credit losses of $21.3 million, up from $16.9 million the previous year, reflecting changes in the credit loss methodology.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
That methodology detail, and the October-October time period, account for some of the difference between these lists and the calendar-year recaps that are independently compiled by Luminate.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
The report was divided into two lists, best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
For more information on WalletHub’s methodology, click here.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The company reported an allowance for credit losses of $21.3 million, up from $16.9 million the previous year, reflecting changes in the credit loss methodology.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
That methodology detail, and the October-October time period, account for some of the difference between these lists and the calendar-year recaps that are independently compiled by Luminate.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
The report was divided into two lists, best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
For more information on WalletHub’s methodology, click here.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
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Her surgery is the latest in a series of similar procedures known as xenotransplantation, the practice of transplanting organs from one species to another.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations must ensure that all personnel understand IAM policies and are trained in compliance with procedures.Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As stylists performed their assorted looks, guests could walk around, speak with them about methods, and vote for their favorite styles (the bantu knots, wash-n-go, and wavy curls were front runners).Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the Woolsey Fire swept through the Malibu area in 2018, some residents took issue with the policy, according to the Los Angeles Times.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement While tech companies have given to previous presidential inaugurations, the donations come as Trump and Republicans look at reshaping policies that impact social media, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and more.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach provides a culture in which ethical AI use becomes standard and supports both compliance and integrity.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The postseason picture is coming into focus as the end of the regular season approaches, with job security and future roster positions on the line in the final few weeks.Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the coming year will mark a tipping point where AI moves from being a tool for individual productivity to a core component of organizational design and strategy.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Rodriguez also notes that his hacking technique could be used not just by a driver who wants to jailbreak their own plate, but also by someone targeting an unwitting owner of a plate too.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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With a heritage equally as layered as wine, coffee has only recently received similar acclaim for its complex brewing and roasting techniques, garnering attention from millions of fledgling aficionados.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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With that announcement, my memory raced back unhappily to the bad old days of J. Edgar Hoover — except in dramatic ways, Patel looks worse.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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For family offices, these changes present both an investment opportunity and new ways of working and living.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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