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also methodic
as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
a methodical study plan that included lists of points to memorize
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Recent Examples of methodical
On moderately difficult tasks, SR models' methodical approach gave them an edge.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Trump has demonstrated little interest in adopting a more deliberate, methodical approach to negotiations or to recalibrating his means to meet more achievable ends.
—Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
This methodical approach can become a significant competitive advantage in management settings.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The report dismantles that claim with methodical evidence of systemic violence.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Trump has demonstrated little interest in adopting a more deliberate, methodical approach to negotiations or to recalibrating his means to meet more achievable ends.
—Emily Kilcrease, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2025
This methodical approach can become a significant competitive advantage in management settings.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The report dismantles that claim with methodical evidence of systemic violence.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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Dependency Analysis And Risk Assessment: Carry out a systematic evaluation of your domain strategy.—
Daniel Strauss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For almost five decades, Iran has been run as a police state, where fear, surveillance, and systematic human rights abuses are tools of governance and methods of regime survival.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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That includes creating a standardized system for submitting prior authorization online, reducing the amount of claims subject to prior authorization and ramping up real-time responses to requests.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
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In addition to maintaining high grades, students should also be performing well on their standardized tests, including AP or IB exams and the SAT or ACT.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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