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.
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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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The exercise was part of the navy's annual training plan aimed at honing what the Chinese Defense Ministry called the joint operation capability of both carrier strike groups' personnel and improving their systematic combat strength.
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The process begins with a fact-finding investigation, uncovering evidence of systematic use-of-force problems and/or racial discrimination.
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Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
According to one systematic review, breathing exercises can help people with asthma improve their quality of life, lung function, and hyperventilation symptoms.11
Are There Any Downsides to Deep Breathing?
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The exercise was part of the navy's annual training plan aimed at honing what the Chinese Defense Ministry called the joint operation capability of both carrier strike groups' personnel and improving their systematic combat strength.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The process begins with a fact-finding investigation, uncovering evidence of systematic use-of-force problems and/or racial discrimination.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Systematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/systematic. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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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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