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 All three levers require systematic capture of metrics across the full development lifecycle. — Dylan Barrell, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 It’s laid out to improve workflow; car construction is more systematic, and each department is less siloed off from others. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 This systematic integration of DPI means that a small-scale weaver in India or an artisan in Egypt can plug directly into a multi-nation marketplace without navigating complex Western banking rails. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 My systematic observation of their behavior and feeding could finally begin. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for systematic
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Adjective
  • Schlosser didn’t play organized football until his freshman season.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In a first-time partnership, with San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ Conference, its Investors Circle brought four investors for organized closed-door sessions with experts, running alongside the conference.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
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
Adjective
  • Even so, executives have been methodical, not rushed, about crafting CNN’s new interactive format.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Chiefs added a field goal, but the Colts responded with a methodical 13-play drive that featured a nice mix of Taylor, Warren and wide receiver Josh Downs, capped by Taylor’s second touchdown of the night to tie the score at 27.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Locals love this spot for its regular schedule of workshops, events, and gatherings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Sox hold the tiebreaker advantage after winning the regular-season series.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematic. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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