C2
approach vs method vs methodology
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| approachnoun/əˈproʊtʃ/ | Meaning a way of dealing with a problem or doing something | Goes with approach to | Example Our new teacher has a very different approach to grammar; she uses games instead of rules. |
| methodnoun/ˈmeθ.əd/ | Meaning A particular way of doing something. | Goes with — | Example Her method for learning new words is to use them in sentences. |
| methodologynoun/ˌmeθ.əˈdɑː.lə.dʒi/ | Meaning the set of methods and principles used in a particular study or kind of work | Goes with research methodology | Example Teachers were trained in a new methodology for teaching reading. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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