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Methodology vs Refocus - What's the difference?

methodology | refocus |

As a noun methodology

is the study of methods used in a field.

As a verb refocus is

to focus on something else.

methodology

English

Noun

(wikipedia methodology) (methodologies)
  • 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.
  • 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 * methodologically

    refocus

    English

    Verb

  • to focus on something else
  • to change the focus of
  • to refocus a microscope
  • to change one's priorities
  • to come back into focus
  • * 1954 , William Golding, Lord of the Flies
  • Presently the white, broken stumps, the split sticks and the tangle of the thicket refocused .

    Usage notes

    The spellings refocusses, refocussing, refocussed are more common in Britain than the US.

    See also

    *focus *prioritize