C1adjectiveacademicwork
US/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
UK/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
done step by step, using a fixed plan or method
In context
She has a systematic way of learning new words: ten a day, reviewed every week.
The police made a systematic search of the whole building.
We need a more systematic approach to sorting our rubbish.
Words that go with systematic
adjective + noun
- systematic approachA systematic approach to revision helps students remember more.
- systematic reviewThe researchers did a systematic review of fifty earlier studies.
- systematic searchAfter a systematic search, they found the missing file.
- systematic wayTry to organize your notes in a systematic way.
adverb + adjective
- more systematicOur team needs to be more systematic about checking errors.