Procedure vs. Methodology

Procedure vs. Methodology — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Procedure and Methodology

Procedurenoun

A particular method for performing a task.

Methodologynoun

The study of methods used in a field.

Procedurenoun

A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.

Methodologynoun

(proscribed) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.

Procedurenoun

(uncountable) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.

Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information.

Methodologynoun

The implementation of such methods etc.

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Procedurenoun

The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.

Methodologynoun

the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

Procedurenoun

(obsolete) That which results; issue; product.

Methodologynoun

the system of methods followed in a particular discipline

Procedurenoun

(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task.

Procedurenoun

(medicine) A surgical operation.

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Procedurenoun

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;

the procedure of obtaining a driver's licenseit was a process of trial and error

Procedurenoun

a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work;

the operations in building a housecertain machine tool operations

Procedurenoun

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Procedurenoun

a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings