Methodology vs Methodical - What's the difference?
methodology | methodical |
The study of methods used in a field.
(proscribed) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
The implementation of such methods etc.
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.
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As a noun methodology
is the study of methods used in a field.As an adjective methodical is
in an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.methodology
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Noun
(wikipedia methodology) (methodologies)Usage notes
Etymologically, methodology' refers to the ''study'' of methods. Thus the use of '''methodology as a synonym for (methods) (or other simple terms such as ''means,'' ''technique,'' or ''procedure ) is proscribed as both inaccurate and pretentious.Derived terms
* methodological * methodologicallymethodical
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Adjective
(en adjective)- the methodical''' arrangement of arguments; a '''methodical treatise
- Methodical regularity.