methodical

adjective

me·thod·i·cal mə-ˈthä-di-kəl

variants or less commonly methodic

mə-ˈthä-dik

Synonyms of methodical next

: arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order

a methodical treatment of the subject

: habitually proceeding according to method : systematic

methodical in his daily routine

a methodical worker

methodically

mə-ˈthä-di-k(ə-)lē

adverb

methodicalness

mə-ˈthä-di-kəl-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Since arriving in the Northwest, Din Tai Fung has been slow and methodical, opening a restaurant roughly every two years before the pandemic, almost like clockwork. —

Mrussell, oregonlive, 24 Mar. 2023 This was a methodical renovation, reflecting the constraints of the building’s footprint (no going up or out, Maltzan said) and the pace of fund-raising. —

Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023 To do this, engineering teams must develop a methodical strategy for assessing team performance that aligns with corporate objectives and contains effective communication techniques. —

Valentin Buzea, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023 Men's final: Kansas State 77, Montana State 65 The No. 3 seed Wildcats took care of business with a methodical win over the Bobcats. —

Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2023 Grant’s Vikings, unbothered by Minnesota’s frigid weather, were as methodical as locals who cut a hole into frozen lakes and fished in the winter. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2023 Organizations can start with a methodical pay equity analysis to ensure fair pay. —

Supriya Jha And Megan Smith, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2023 Our methodical testing practices for workout gear ensure that our recs are durable, comfy, and, most importantly, built for actual exercise. —

Kelsey Mulvey, Women's Health, 9 Mar. 2023 The methodical Taurus Moon interacts with heavy hitters Neptune, Saturn, and Pluto, so our daily concerns are likely to touch on issues that affect society at large. —

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