systematically

[sis-tuh-mat-ik-lee]

adverb

1. in a focused, consistent, and methodical way.

   The report will help me analyze deficiencies within the company and systematically implement action plans to address them over time.

   Europol's Chief of Staff said that children are being systematically targeted for recruitment by criminal gangs.

Other Word Forms

• intersystematically adverb
• nonsystematically adverb
• oversystematically adverb
• presystematically adverb
• quasi-systematically adverb
• unsystematically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of systematically¹

First recorded in 1640–50; systematic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

Stars have another advantage: They work more systematically in general, meaning they are more organized and thoughtful in how they approach tasks compared with the average worker.

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“They are systematically destroying all of Gaza,” she said.

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Maduro inherited a stacked Supreme Court from his predecessor, Hugo Chávez, that has systematically nullified opposition legislation.

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She blames my organization, suggesting that during the Biden years we “systematically criticized appointees with any corporate experience.”

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The Toronto Blue Jays systematically dismantled the Yankees in the best-of-five division series, culminating with a 5-2 win that propelled them to the cusp of the World Series for the first time since 1993.

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Related Words

• consistently 
• methodically 
• regularly