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 • Mar. 31, 2026

Patrizio Donati, director of power producer Terrawatt, agreed the bill penalises renewables, and insisted the only way to "systematically lower energy prices" is to transition away from fossil fuels.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

He realized that no one had systematically examined how common this phenomenon might be across vertebrates as a whole.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

The president’s strategy is coherent and prudent: By systematically pressuring exposed adversaries, the influence of strategic rivals is undercut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Blue Team had their databases and matrixes and methodologies for systematically understanding the intentions and capabilities of the enemy.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

• consistently
• methodically
• regularly