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systematic
adjective /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
/-ˈmæt̬-/ Definition
C2 using a fixed and organized plan: approving We've got to be a bit more systematic in the way that we approach this task.disapproving We're hearing reports of the systematic rape and torture of prisoners.Classifying and creating orderPlanning, expecting and arrangingPlotting and trapping systematically
/-ɪ.kəl.i/ adverb
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Synonyms and related words:
- arrange verb (PUT IN POSITION)
- arrangement noun (POSITION)
- catalogue verb
- categorize verb
- classification noun
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- organization noun (SYSTEM)
- organize verb (MAKE A SYSTEM)
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