methodical
adjective
me·thod·i·cal
mə-ˈthä-di-kəl 
variants
or less commonly methodic
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
a methodical worker
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.
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Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Those constant clashes would stoke the competitive fire that became synonymous with his name and would become a foundational piece for his methodical and unrelenting style of play.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Davis added retailers have been very methodical in their inventory management and are evaluating item-by-item to determine what to keep on shelves.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The methodical action, gorgeous artwork, and excellent level design is what really elevated the series.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for methodical
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodical. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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methodical
adjective
me·thod·i·cal
mə-ˈthäd-i-kəl
1
: marked by or performed or arranged by method or order
a methodical search
2
: being in the habit of following a method : systematic
a methodical teacher
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