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 Stair Climbing Lowered the Risk of Mortality The systematic review and meta-analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, included nine studies with more than 480,000 participants who were followed for 14 years on average. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress-a systematic review. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Alignment, in practice, means tighter hierarchical agreement at the top and more systematic control throughout the organization. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 An overview of systematic reviews also found associations with poorer general health. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for systematic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematic
  1. organized
  2. systematized
  3. methodical
  4. regular
Adjective
  • Mexico Government Smuggling gasoline and diesel from the United States into Mexico and reselling it tax-free is a huge money-maker for organized crime gangs, including drug cartels.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobs was back on the field with the Packers for organized team activities less than a week after the arrest and has been with the team for training camp, though he has been limited by a groin injury.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
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  • 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
  • It was put together in such a beautiful, methodical way, and all of the instruments were harmonizing perfectly.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That too seems fitting for someone so methodical in their approach.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of methodical
Adjective
  • The first-place Sox (72-65) head into the final month of the regular season with a three-game lead over the second-place Cleveland Guardians (69-68), who were off on Monday.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Aesha sends Kayley to deal with it, but a regular sink plunger can’t do the job — Nathan has to suction the stuff out with the wet vacuum.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of regular

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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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