systematically

American  

[sis-tuh-mat-ik-lee] / ˌsɪs təˈmæt ɪk li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of systematically

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

Example Sentences

"They were systematically allowing this to happen for reasons that haven't ever really been properly explored."

From BBC

"By systematically mapping direct protein-protein interactions between bacterial and human cells, we can now suggest molecular mechanisms behind these associations."

From Science Daily

“We’ve been systematically trying to build out a portfolio and an approach that is very thoughtful, differentiated, patient-focused and holistic when you really think about where the core unmet needs are.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It has accused Hezbollah of systematically using civilian infrastructure and areas for military activities, which the group has previously denied.

From BBC

“We will continue systematically lowering costs this year.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• consistently
• methodically
• regularly