methodical
adjective
me·thod·i·cal
mə-ˈthä-di-kəl 
variants
or less commonly methodic
1
: arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
a methodical treatment of the subject
2
: habitually proceeding according to method : systematic
methodical in his daily routine
a methodical worker
Synonyms
Examples of methodical in a Sentence
Their methodical review of the evidence exposed some problems with the study's findings.
She's a slow and methodical worker, and her drawings reflect the extra care she takes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Gardner said a very methodical and comprehensive analysis of approximately 20 different diets was published jointly by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Obesity Society in 2013.
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Andrea Kane, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Combat, as envisioned by game director Hideaki Itsuno of Devil May Cry fame, is methodical and punishing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
Those who have taken ibogaine liken the experience to a vivid waking dream, one that leads you on a seemingly methodical review of unpleasant life events, especially traumatic ones.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
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—Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Judith West narrates this superb biography in a methodical manner that takes getting used to, but eventually her voice’s clarity and steady pace strike the listener as appropriate to relaying the myriad details of this courageous, politically momentous life.
—Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
This methodical and data-driven approach ensures that digital transformation efforts are rooted in improving customer value and operational effectiveness.
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—Anand Santhanam, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The Hawks typically run a methodical, Princeton-style offense, designed to slow the game’s pace.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2024
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'Priscilla'
In Sofia Coppola's methodical biopic, Cailee Spaeny gamely plays Priscilla Presley starting as a bored young teen who meets her future husband Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) in Germany.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
Andrea Kane, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Combat, as envisioned by game director Hideaki Itsuno of Devil May Cry fame, is methodical and punishing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
Those who have taken ibogaine liken the experience to a vivid waking dream, one that leads you on a seemingly methodical review of unpleasant life events, especially traumatic ones.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Image The original Dragon’s Dogma, from 2012, married robust combat with slow, methodical adventuring and baroque, anime-esque pomp.
—Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Judith West narrates this superb biography in a methodical manner that takes getting used to, but eventually her voice’s clarity and steady pace strike the listener as appropriate to relaying the myriad details of this courageous, politically momentous life.
—Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
This methodical and data-driven approach ensures that digital transformation efforts are rooted in improving customer value and operational effectiveness.
3.
—Anand Santhanam, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The Hawks typically run a methodical, Princeton-style offense, designed to slow the game’s pace.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2024
Hulu See the speech:Emma Stone wins second Oscar for best actress, reveals wardrobe malfunction
'Priscilla'
In Sofia Coppola's methodical biopic, Cailee Spaeny gamely plays Priscilla Presley starting as a bored young teen who meets her future husband Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) in Germany.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodical. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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methodical
adjective
me·thod·i·cal
mə-ˈthäd-i-kəl
1
: marked by or performed or arranged by method or order
a methodical search
2
: being in the habit of following a method : systematic
a methodical teacher
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