systematically
Meaning: In a methodical, organised manner following a fixed plan or system; done according to a deliberate and orderly procedure.
Systematically implies that an activity follows a logical structure rather than proceeding ad hoc. In positive contexts — 'systematically reviewed,' 'systematically catalogued' — it signals thoroughness and rigour. In negative contexts — 'systematically excluded,' 'systematically undermined' — it implies deliberate, calculated intent. The word is indispensable in academic research methodology, where 'systematic review' is a specific, recognised form of evidence synthesis.
Examples
- The researchers systematically reviewed over 200 clinical trials before drawing their conclusions. 研究人员在得出结论之前,系统地审查了200多项临床试验。Los investigadores revisaron sistemáticamente más de 200 ensayos clínicos antes de extraer sus conclusiones.研究者たちは結論を出す前に、200件以上の臨床試験を体系的に検討した。연구자들은 결론을 내리기 전에 200건 이상의 임상시험을 체계적으로 검토했다.
- The report found that vulnerable tenants had been systematically overcharged by the housing association over a five-year period. 报告发现,弱势租户在五年内被该住房协会系统性地多收了费用。El informe reveló que los inquilinos vulnerables habían sido sistemáticamente sobrecargados por la asociación de vivienda durante un período de cinco años.報告書は、脆弱な立場の入居者が5年間にわたり住宅協会から体系的に過剰請求されていたことを明らかにした。보고서는 취약 계층 입주자들이 5년에 걸쳐 주택 조합으로부터 체계적으로 과다 청구를 당했다는 사실을 밝혔다.
- Each specimen was systematically catalogued, labelled, and stored in the museum's temperature-controlled archive. 每件标本都经过系统地编目、标记,并存放在博物馆的恒温档案室中。Cada espécimen fue catalogado, etiquetado y almacenado sistemáticamente en el archivo con temperatura controlada del museo.各標本は体系的に目録に記載され、ラベルが貼られ、博物館の温度管理された保管庫に収蔵された。각 표본은 체계적으로 목록에 기재되고 라벨이 부착되어 박물관의 온도 조절 보관소에 수장되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From systematic (from Late Latin systematicus, from Greek systematikos, combined in order, from systema, an organised whole) + -ally. In English since the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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