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systematic Definition

sys·tem·atic (sis′tə matik)

adjective

  1. forming or constituting a system
  2. based on or involving a system
  3. made or arranged according to a system, method, or plan; regular; orderly
  4. characterized by the use of method or orderly planning; methodical
  5. of or having to do with classification; taxonomic

Etymology: Gr systēmatikos

systematic Related Forms

sys′·tem·ati·cally adverb

systematic Synonyms

systematic

modif.

orderly, methodical, precise, well-organized; see regular 3.

systematic Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Reviewed by Roger Greenaway: An odd combination of a very systematic approach mixed with an inspiring collection of creative ideas.
  • so: The language which drives a computer is so systematic that the slightest ambiguity, even a missing comma, cannot be tolerated.
  • not: A literature review from 1995 [ 1 ] was not systematic, in that it did not give its search strategy.
  • clearly: None of these statements captures the essence of this clearly systematic pattern of means.
  • still: And although the range of methods has broadened, they are still systematic and controlled.

Modifies a noun

  • review: There is a need for a more systematic review of the area over time.
  • theology: There can be no systematic theology in North America today without the analysis of Marx.
  • approach: In order to reach these states, a systematic approach must be adopted.
  • error: Hence, an accuracy of 1 % leads to a maximal systematic error on the estimate of of 20 ps!
  • bias: Numbers ending in " 5 " have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.
  • violation: This research demonstrates how reparation for victims of gross and systematic human rights violations differs from reparation for isolated violations.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: In the history of science, observation plays a vital role from Aristotle onwards, but only from Bacon's time becomes systematic.
  • include: His interests include systematic reviewing, health technology assessment, particularly clinical trials, and training for public health.