Systematic
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
Definitions
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
Following a plan or method; orderly and thorough.
The detective conducted a systematic search of the crime scene.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building with LEGOs. Being systematic is like having a blueprint and following it step-by-step to build something really cool. It's all about being organized!
👶 For kids: When you do something in a systematic way, you do it in a certain order or plan.
More Examples
The researcher followed a systematic approach to the study.
A systematic approach to problem-solving is often the most effective.
How It's Used
"Scientists use systematic approaches to analyze data."
"The company implemented a systematic review of its processes."
From Late Latin *systematicus*, from Greek *systēmatikos*, from *systēma* ('system'). The word has evolved to denote a method or plan.
The term became increasingly prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, alongside the rise of scientific methodology and structured approaches to various fields.
Memory tip
Think of a 'system' - a set of things working in a planned way. Systematic means following this plan.