systematically
gb/sˌɪstəmˈætɪkli/ us/sˌɪstəmˈætɪkli/
B2
English
~ 7200
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
B2
property
1
in an ordered, planned way
In a very careful and organized way, following a clear plan or method.
Usage pattern:
to do [something] systematically
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "systematically" with "systemically"; "systematically" means in an organized, planned way, while "systemically" relates to a whole system (for example, "systemic problems"). Learners may also use "systematically" when they only mean "often" or "regularly"; "systematically" implies a clear method or plan, not just frequency.
Synonyms
methodically (Very close in meaning; often slightly less formal and technical in tone.)
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in an organized way (More informal explanatory phrase, common in spoken English.)
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in a structured way (Emphasizes having a clear framework or structure, often used in academic or business contexts.)
Antonyms
randomly (Focuses on the lack of plan or pattern, the opposite of planned and ordered.)
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haphazardly (Stresses doing things without care, order, or system, the opposite of careful and systematic.)
Collocations
systematically review
|systematically analyze
|systematically collect
|systematically go through
|systematically exclude
|systematically destroy
Themes
work
|science
|study
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The researchers systematically collected data from over 500 participants.
- She went through each file systematically, checking for any errors.
- The team is systematically reviewing all customer feedback to improve the product.
- Over several months, they systematically reduced their expenses to pay off debt.
- The report shows that certain groups have been systematically excluded from decision-making.
Learner examples
- He systematically checked every door and window before leaving.
- The police systematically searched the house room by room.
- We need to study this problem systematically, not just guess.
- She is systematically saving money every month for her trip.
Grammar
Dictionary form
systematically
IPA
GB/sˌɪstəmˈætɪkli/
US/sˌɪstəmˈætɪkli/
Syllables & stress
sys - tem - at - ic - ally (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (at)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: systematically
- Plural: systematicallies
Word family
Forms
systematicallies
noun
Core family
system
noun A2
systematic
adjective B2
Related words
systemic
adjective C1
systematize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unsystematic
adjective
unsystematically
adverb
Advanced or less common
systematization
noun
Expressions
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