systematic
done according to an organized plan
Done in a careful, organized way, following clear steps or a plan.
systematic [noun]
- The team took a systematic approach to solving the problem.
- We need a more systematic method for tracking our expenses.
- Her notes are so systematic that anyone can follow her reasoning.
- The company introduced systematic training for all new employees.
- A systematic search of the building was carried out by the police.
- We use a systematic plan to do this project.
- He is very systematic when he studies for exams.
- The teacher showed us a systematic way to solve the math problems.
- I made a systematic list of all my tasks.
- They did a systematic check of all the machines.
thorough, organized across a whole area
Done in a careful, planned way that covers a whole area or group, often for a long time.
systematic [campaign/review/discrimination/abuse]
- The report describes the systematic discrimination faced by minority workers.
- There has been a systematic campaign to discredit independent journalists.
- Researchers carried out a systematic review of all the existing studies.
- The government called for the systematic collection of data on hate crimes.
- The town suffered from the systematic destruction of its cultural sites.
- The workers complained about systematic unfair treatment at the company.
- The police started a systematic search of every house in the area.
- Scientists did a systematic review of the medical research.
- The group began a systematic campaign to change the law.
- The museum reported the systematic theft of small objects.
showing a consistent, non-random bias
(Technical) Describes an error or difference that is not by chance, but happens in the same way again and again because of how something is done or measured.
systematic [error/bias/deviation]
- The experiment was affected by a systematic error in the measuring equipment.
- Researchers must check for systematic bias in their sampling methods.
- The study found a small but systematic deviation between predicted and observed values.
- If you do not calibrate the scale, you may introduce a systematic error into all your results.
- Systematic differences between the two instruments made their data hard to compare.
- Scientists looked for systematic error in their test.
- There was systematic bias because the survey only used online users.
- A broken sensor caused systematic error in the data.
- We must remove any systematic error from the results.
- The teacher explained the difference between random error and systematic error.
relating to classification systems
(Technical) About putting plants, animals, or other things into groups in a careful, ordered way, usually for science.
systematic [biology/botany/zoology/theology]
- She specializes in systematic botany, focusing on the classification of tropical plants.
- The course introduces students to systematic zoology and evolutionary relationships.
- Systematic biology provides the framework for naming and grouping species.
- His research made major contributions to the systematic study of fungi.
- The museum employs a scientist with expertise in systematic entomology.
- He is studying systematic biology at university.
- The book is about systematic botany.
- Systematic zoology helps scientists group animals.
- They did a systematic study of plant types for classification.
- She is interested in systematic work on insects.
- Base: systematic
a systematic approach
1an organized, methodical way
A careful, ordered way of doing something, with clear steps or rules that you follow each time.
- We need a systematic approach if we want to reduce our costs.
- The doctor used a systematic approach to find the cause of the patient’s symptoms.
systematic error
1consistent bias in measurements
A mistake in measurement that happens in the same way every time because of the tool or method, not by chance.
- Failing to zero the scale introduced a systematic error into all the weight measurements.
- The experiment’s results were questioned because of possible systematic error in the equipment.
systematic review
1structured study of all evidence
A type of research study that looks for all the studies on a question, checks their quality, and combines the results using clear, fixed rules.
- The guidelines are based on a systematic review of the medical literature.
- They conducted a systematic review to understand the effects of the new treatment.