Thesaurus results for METHODOLOGIES

methodologies

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plural of methodology

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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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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 methodologies Valuation methodologies for alternative investments will typically involve a combination of financial modeling, comparable transactions and information from the investment manager. — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The launch solves a real problem in the sustainability reporting world, which is fragmented requests and inconsistent methodologies. — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 In making certain data private or changing collection methodologies on the orders of the president, this administration is effectively punching holes in the public record. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Our methodologies Below are CNBC Select's methodologies for choosing and ranking our best mortgages for first-time homebuyers and our mortgage reviews. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Several of his professional efforts have centered on advancing discussions surrounding testing methodologies and safety standards. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Buyers are flooded with competing solutions, and founders face a level of skepticism and noise that traditional sales methodologies were not designed to address. — Dave Rubinstein, Harvard Business Review, 24 June 2026 Character designer and co-director Takao Noguchi spoke to the philosophy behind the character looks at the core of both methodologies. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026 Scientists routinely disclose funding resources, study methodologies and conflicts of interest. — Nan Li, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

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Tarter said RealTime Reservation keeps hotel and brand information separate and follows GDPR requirements, including procedures for deleting guest data.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Its results have sparked a flurry of activity as physicists try to determine whether the conflicting measurements are a side effect of different experimental procedures, or a sign that new particles are popping up after all.

— Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026

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The city's local Democratic lawmakers claim that the tough-on-crime policies only temporarily reduced crime while troop presence was at its peak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Trump’s policies don’t bother Joe Miskovich, the 57-year-old owner of an aerospace business from Fenton, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Milford.

— Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026

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If tablet and laptop are to draw closer, balancing the two approaches in a single app could be the worst of both worlds.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Atlanta native Andrew Aydin recalls the day in late September when the devastating storm struck his community in Western North Carolina.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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Rebuilding global inventories would take about 18 months, even before accounting for new storage facilities that countries are planning as part of their energy security strategies.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
For organizations seeking meaningful ways to activate teams and elevate corporate culture, five actionable strategies can bring allyship to life well beyond a single date on the calendar.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of strategies

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Basic techniques, the company said, like weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Skilled Photoshop artists spent years mastering masking, selections and retouching techniques, only to watch AI remove a complex background with a single click.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

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Many schools don’t devote nearly enough time to letting kids play, which is one of the key ways primary school-age children learn.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

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