periodically
Meaning: At regular or fairly regular intervals; recurring in a predictable cycle rather than continuously or randomly.
Periodically implies a degree of regularity that distinguishes it from 'sporadically' or 'intermittently.' It is the standard adverb for describing scheduled reviews, inspections, or updates. In scientific writing it retains its strict sense of fixed intervals, while in general usage it often loosens to mean 'from time to time.' It collocates naturally with 'review,' 'assess,' 'update,' and 'revisit.'
Examples
- The committee meets periodically to review progress against the department's strategic objectives. 委员会定期召开会议,审查各部门战略目标的进展情况。El comité se reúne periódicamente para revisar el avance respecto a los objetivos estratégicos del departamento.委員会は部門の戦略目標に対する進捗を定期的に確認するために会合を開く。위원회는 부서의 전략적 목표에 대한 진행 상황을 검토하기 위해 정기적으로 회의를 개최한다.
- Safety inspections are carried out periodically at all offshore drilling platforms in the North Sea. 北海所有海上钻井平台都定期进行安全检查。Se llevan a cabo inspecciones de seguridad periódicamente en todas las plataformas de perforación marítima del mar del Norte.北海のすべての海洋掘削プラットフォームで定期的に安全検査が実施されている。북해의 모든 해양 시추 플랫폼에서 정기적으로 안전 점검이 시행되고 있다.
- The software is periodically updated to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. 该软件定期更新,以应对新发现的安全漏洞。El software se actualiza periódicamente para abordar las vulnerabilidades de seguridad recién descubiertas.そのソフトウェアは新たに発見されたセキュリティ脆弱性に対処するため、定期的に更新されている。그 소프트웨어는 새로 발견된 보안 취약점에 대응하기 위해 정기적으로 업데이트된다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, technical
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek periodikos (coming round at intervals), from periodos (a going round, cycle), from peri- (around) + hodos (way, journey). The English adverb form dates from the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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