systematic
adjective
sys·tem·at·ic
ˌsi-stə-ˈma-tik 
1
: relating to or consisting of a system
2
: presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principles
systematic thought
3
a
: methodical in procedure or plan
a systematic approach
a systematic scholar
b
: marked by thoroughness and regularity
systematic efforts
4
: of, relating to, or concerned with classification
specifically
: taxonomic
Systematic and Systemic: Usage Guide
Systematic and systemic both come from system. Systematic is the more common word; it most often describes something that is done according to a system or method
a systematic approach to learning that involves carefully following the program's steps
Systemic describes what relates to or affects an entire system. For example, a systemic disease affects the entire body or organism, and systemic changes to an organization have an impact on the entire organization, including its most basic operations.
Examples of systematic in a Sentence
We used a systematic approach to solve the problem.
She made a systematic study of the evidence.
the systematic production of cars
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In every discussion, create a systematic opportunity for everyone to express themselves.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
However, a more recent systematic review published in the Cochrane Database does not support the use of supplemental calcium and vitamin D for improving BMD in healthy postmenopausal women.4
Fracture risk: Results of research on fracture risk are also mixed.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Now that the opposition has had a chance to galvanize, Trump is making Musk somewhat accountable to the cabinet secretaries and is talking about using a scalpel to make more systematic cuts.
—Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Factory farm conditions and systematic failures in disease prevention have also created the perfect storm for the avian flu outbreak.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
However, a more recent systematic review published in the Cochrane Database does not support the use of supplemental calcium and vitamin D for improving BMD in healthy postmenopausal women.4
Fracture risk: Results of research on fracture risk are also mixed.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Now that the opposition has had a chance to galvanize, Trump is making Musk somewhat accountable to the cabinet secretaries and is talking about using a scalpel to make more systematic cuts.
—Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Factory farm conditions and systematic failures in disease prevention have also created the perfect storm for the avian flu outbreak.
—Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for systematic
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/systematic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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systematic
adjective
sys·tem·at·ic
ˌsis-tə-ˈmat-ik
1
: relating to or forming a system
systematic thought
2
: presented or worked out as a system
3
: carried out or acting with thoroughness or regularity
systematic efforts
Medical Definition
systematic
adjective
sys·tem·at·ic
ˌsis-tə-ˈmat-ik
: of, relating to, or concerned with classification
specifically
: taxonomic
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