methodical
playSimple Definition of methodical
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: done by using a careful and organized procedure
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: working in a very careful and organized way
Full Definition of methodical
1 : arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order <a methodical treatment of the subject>
2 : habitually proceeding according to method : systematic <methodical in his daily routine>
Examples of methodical in a sentence
Their methodical review of the evidence exposed some problems with the study's findings.
She's a slow and methodical worker, and her drawings reflect the extra care she takes.
1570
First Known Use of methodical
1570
Variants of methodical
METHODICAL Defined for Kids
methodical
playDefinition of methodical for Students
1 : done or arranged in a planned way : using a careful and orderly procedure <… he began a methodical search, back and forth across the property … — Carl Hiaasen, Hoot>
2 : following a planned and orderly way of doing something especially out of habit <He was a slow and methodical worker.>
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