methodically
Americanadverb
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in a systematic and orderly way.
This serious book methodically reviews various new business models, leadership styles, and theories of value creation.
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in a slow and careful way; painstakingly.
Don't make the mistake of blazing your way through a chapter; instead, read deliberately and methodically.
Other Word Forms
- antimethodically adverb
- nonmethodically adverb
- quasi-methodically adverb
- unmethodically adverb
Etymology
Origin of methodically
Example Sentences
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They left rates at 4.25% to 4.5% until September, and then cut slowly and methodically, with three quarter-point cuts in a row.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Doncic scored his final points of the night on a two-handed dunk in transition, methodically jumping off of both feet before barely clearing the top of the rim.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The 21-year-old methodically broke down the American - who had been brought in as a genuine test - landing crisp combinations and heavy power punches.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The analysts say Bed Bath & Beyond has methodically reduced fixed costs and positioned itself to drive shareholder value in the next few years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
She would stick to her plan of moving through the city methodically, neighborhood by neighborhood, scoping out the streets and canals.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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