systematic
/,sisti'mætik/ Cách viết khác : (systematical) /,sisti'mætikəl/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical: Describes an approach, process, or person that follows a logical, ordered, and structured method.
- Relating to or constituting a system, especially a classification system: Pertaining to the arrangement of things into an organized system, such as in scientific taxonomy.
Usage
- Used to describe a process, investigation, or way of working that is carefully planned and organized, not random.
- Can describe a person who works in a very orderly and methodical way.
- In scientific contexts, it relates to the systematic classification of organisms or data.
Examples
- As an adjective describing a process:
- The researcher conducted a systematic review of all the available literature.
- We need a systematic approach to solve this complex problem.
- As an adjective describing a person:
- She is a very systematic administrator; every file is perfectly organized.
- In a scientific context:
- The systematic classification of plants is based on their genetic relationships.
Advanced Usage
- "Systematic error": In science and statistics, a consistent, repeatable error associated with faulty equipment or a flawed experimental design.
- The results were skewed due to a systematic error in the measurement tool.
- "Systematic desensitization": A therapeutic technique used in psychology to treat phobias by gradual, controlled exposure to the feared object or situation.
- The therapist used systematic desensitization to help the patient overcome their fear of flying.
Variants and Related Words
- Systematically (adverb): In a systematic manner.
- The data was systematically analyzed.
- Systematize (verb): To arrange according to an organized system; make systematic.
- His goal was to systematize the company's filing procedures.
- Systematics (noun, plural): The science of classification, especially in biology.
- He specialized in plant systematics.
Synonyms
- Methodical: Performed or acting in an orderly, logical manner.
- Orderly: Neatly and methodically arranged.
- Structured: Having a clear and organized framework.
- Planned: Thought out or prepared in advance.
Antonyms
- Unsystematic: Lacking a system or method; disorganized.
- Haphazard: Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
- Disorderly: Not neat or orderly; chaotic.
Related Phrases
- "Systematic study": A study conducted with a planned, methodical approach.
- A systematic study of the phenomenon confirmed the initial hypothesis.
- "Systematic risk": In finance, the risk inherent to the entire market or market segment, which cannot be eliminated through diversification.
- Investors are exposed to systematic risk during an economic recession.
Adjective
- of or relating to taxonomy
- taxonomic relations
- a taxonomic designation
- characterized by order and planning
- the investigation was very systematic
- a systematic administrator