adjective
systematic
sis-tuh-MAT-ik/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
Following an organized, methodical plan.
The man's systematic sorting places each kind of hardware in a separate compartment.
Etymology
An “organized whole” has parts arranged to work together. Systematic developed from describing such a system to describing actions that follow an organized method or plan.
In context
we're going to survey each one of them and that's like a systematic review it's surveying all the people that went to the restaurant or all the studies that have been done on an issue
More examples
- A systematic search helps us find the missing receipt.
- The mechanic makes systematic checks before replacing any parts.
- We need a more systematic way to track expenses.
Forms
systematic · more systematic · most systematic
systematically adverb — In an organized, methodical way.
systematize verb — To arrange according to an organized plan.
Similar words
- methodical
- Emphasizes careful, step-by-step work rather than an overall plan.
- organized
- Emphasizes effective arrangement, not necessarily following a consistent method.
- orderly
- Emphasizes neatness or regular sequence rather than a planned method.