Meaning & use
systematically
In a planned, methodical, and organized way, following a clear system or set of steps.
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The team systematically tested every component before releasing the new software.
She systematically sorted the documents by date, then by category.
A note on using this word
Systematically emphasizes a consistent method, whereas 'thoroughly' emphasizes completeness rather than order.
Words with a similar meaning
methodicallylogically
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Words with an opposite meaning
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