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
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.
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
One of the most distinctive aspects of the Appassionata pinot noirs is the blending process, which Malone describes as both intuitive and methodical.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The first half of White Lotus Season Three was fairly methodical, and at times even restrained, in establishing the new characters and setting up their conflicts with one another.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Your work will involve creating specifications, building prototypes, and conducting performance analyses—activities that require focused attention and methodical thinking.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for methodical
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodical. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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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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