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
Image The original Dragon’s Dogma, from 2012, married robust combat with slow, methodical adventuring and baroque, anime-esque pomp.
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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.
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
That is by design: Her process is methodical, every step deliberate.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
The actor/director’s careful poise and methodical expressions craft an honest incarnation of the historical figure, always moving and straining to live up to the legacy culture casts upon him.
—Eric Farwell, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Perhaps none were more important than the four first downs the Chiefs converted on a methodical 16-play, 75-yard scoring drive that stretched just over four minutes in the second quarter and ended with a 2-yard touchdown plunge from running back Isiah Pacheco.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024
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
That is by design: Her process is methodical, every step deliberate.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
The actor/director’s careful poise and methodical expressions craft an honest incarnation of the historical figure, always moving and straining to live up to the legacy culture casts upon him.
—Eric Farwell, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
Perhaps none were more important than the four first downs the Chiefs converted on a methodical 16-play, 75-yard scoring drive that stretched just over four minutes in the second quarter and ended with a 2-yard touchdown plunge from running back Isiah Pacheco.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodical. Accessed 16 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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