Word
systematic
Phoneticssys·tem·at·ic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
UK/sˌɪstəmˈætɪk/
In Japanese
systematic; organized; organizational
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Definitions
01methodical and planned
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. done according to a fixed plan or system so that nothing is missed.
adj. carried out according to a planned, ordered procedure to ensure thoroughness and consistency.
“The police conducted a systematic search of the building, checking every room one by one.”
“The researchers employed a systematic approach to the data collection, ensuring that every variable was accounted for before the final analysis began.”
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02chemical naming
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. using a standard set of rules to name chemicals.
adj. relating to or in accordance with generally recognized conventions for the naming of chemical compounds.
“Water has the systematic name 'oxidane', though almost nobody uses it in daily life.”
“In organic chemistry, systematic nomenclature allows scientists to deduce the exact structure of a molecule simply from its written name.”
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03biological classification
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. relating to how living things are grouped and named in science.
adj. relating to the classification of living organisms into a hierarchical system based on shared characteristics.
“The systematic study of plants helps us understand how different species are related.”
“Recent systematic revisions in botany have moved several species into different genera based on new genetic evidence.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “systematic” in context.
Adjective
01. systematic analysis
“We need a systematic analysis of the market trends before making an investment.”
adj + noun
02. systematic approach
“Taking a systematic approach to problem-solving helps avoid unnecessary errors.”
adj + noun
03. systematic collection
“The systematic collection of evidence is crucial for a successful prosecution.”
adj + noun
04. systematic comparison
“A systematic comparison of the two languages reveals several structural similarities.”
adj + noun
05. systematic difference
“Researchers noted a systematic difference between the control group and the test group.”
adj + noun
06. systematic error
“The experiment failed because of a systematic error in the calibration of the scales.”
adj + noun
07. systematic examination
“A systematic examination of the archives revealed previously unknown documents.”
adj + noun
08. systematic manner
“The data was organized in a systematic manner to ensure easy retrieval.”
adj + noun
09. systematic method
“She developed a systematic method for learning new vocabulary words quickly.”
adj + noun
10. systematic procedure
“The laboratory follows a systematic procedure for testing all chemical samples.”
adj + noun
11. systematic process
“Hiring new staff is a systematic process that involves multiple interview stages.”
adj + noun
12. systematic study
“The professor conducted a systematic study of urban development in the 19th century.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“There is still a shortage of the type of systematic scientific monitoring around our coasts that is needed to accurately assess the populations of these two species in the South-East Atlantic.” “Meanwhile, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the settlers for carrying out “systematic assaults that can only be described as terroristic”.” Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin systēmaticus, from Koine Greek συστηματικός (sustēmatikós), from σύστημᾰ (sústēmă, “a composite; system”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, adjective suffix). Cognate with French systématique and Italian sistematico. By surface analysis, system + -atic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
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