systematically

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/ 🇺🇸 /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkliː/

📖 Definitions

  1. adverb
    In a manner that follows a fixed plan or organized method; done according to a system or procedure.; In a thorough and comprehensive manner, covering all aspects or elements without omission.; In a deliberate and methodical way, often implying careful step-by-step progression.; In a way that is done consistently and repeatedly as part of a regular practice or habit.; In a manner that is intentionally and persistently carried out, sometimes with negative connotations of being relentless or oppressive.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more systematically Superlative: most systematically

Collocations

systematically approachsystematically analyzesystematically reviewsystematically eliminatesystematically organizedsystematically collected

Derivatives

systemsystematicsystematizesystematizationsystemicsystemically

Synonyms

methodicallyrigorouslythoroughlyorderlymeticulously

Antonyms

randomlyhaphazardlyunsystematicallyarbitrarily

Commonly confused

systemically
EN: 'Systemically' relates to an entire system (especially a biological organism), while 'systematically' means in a methodical, organized manner.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse 'systematically' (methodically) with 'systemically' (relating to a whole system, e.g., 'systemically important'). Note the '-ally' ending from 'systematic' + '-ally'.

💬 Examples

  1. She systematically reviewed every document before making her decision.

  2. The researchers systematically eliminated all possible sources of error.

  3. He systematically dismantled the engine, labeling each part as he went.

  4. The company systematically collects customer feedback after every purchase.

  5. The regime systematically suppressed all forms of political dissent.