# systematically

/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkɫi/ (US) · /sˌɪstəmˈætɪkli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/systematically
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

doing something in a very organized way using a clear plan or system. You use this to show that every part of a task is being handled carefully.

For teachers: in a manner characterized by a fixed plan, method, or system. Often implies a thorough and exhaustive approach to a task or investigation.

## Examples

- She systematically checked every room in the house for her keys.
- The researchers systematically reviewed over two hundred studies to ensure their final report was completely accurate.
- To identify the source of the leak, the engineers systematically shut down each section of the pipeline, monitoring the pressure gauges for any slight deviation from the norm.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He systematically did his homework" but "He did his homework systematically" — While grammatically possible, 'systematically' is a long adverb that usually sounds more natural at the end of a simple clause or immediately before a complex verb phrase.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the main verb or at the end of a clause to emphasize the methodical nature of an action.

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