systematic

adjective

ˌsi-stə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce systematic (audio)
Definition of systematicnext
as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern the first systematic effort to find witnesses to the crime systematic elimination and reintroduction of certain foods to determine what he's allergic to

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Recent Examples of systematic Hoyer has a close, longstanding relationship with his Detroit counterpart, Scott Harris, who earned a 2016 World Series ring while launching his career at Wrigley Field, and now runs the Tigers with a similarly systematic approach. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026 This means learning who in your company is and isn't effective at what skills, then building a systematic way to address the gaps programmatically, at scale and in real time. — Alessio Artuffo, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 In a sense, a remedy to remove harm should be approached through a systematic perspective, a strategy to seek equity, and targeted targeting of companies that continue to profit from slavery, colonialism, and the carceral state. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 The complaint alleges that over the following nine days, an increasingly frail Willis faced a systematic failure to respond to a visible and worsening crisis. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
  1. organized
  2. systematized
  3. methodical
  4. regular
Adjective
  • Now, packing feels way more organized and efficient, leaving me far more prepared before takeoff.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Under federal labor law, restrictions that might violate antitrust law can become enforceable when negotiated between management and organized workers.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
  • Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
    — Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of systematized
Adjective
  • But that methodical process seemed to take a shocking turn on Friday.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Outside the constraints of the competition, Colquitt was a calm and methodical artisan.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of methodical
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  • The regular Kickstarter tier comes in at $129, while a $139 Frame & Sound Bundle adds SYITREN’s N200 wireless speaker, which shares the RM1’s retro-modern aesthetic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Turfgrass lawns, for example, a particular American obsession, requires regular mowing, fertilizing and watering, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and water use.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of regular

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