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Definitions

methodical

[muh-thod-i-kuhl] / məˈθɒd ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
organized
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical businesslike careful deliberate disciplined efficient meticulous orderly painstaking precise scrupulous structured systematic
WEAK
all together exact fixed framed grooved logical methodic methodized neat ordered planned regular set-up tidy together well-regulated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless chaotic disorderly disorganized inefficient negligent thoughtless unmethodical unscrupulous unsystematic

Example Sentences

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This requires methodical, thoughtful action on the part of policymakers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It was this methodical jigsaw of footage that allowed police to arrest McCullagh for a second time and seize his computer.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

While Amodei cemented a reputation for his methodical approach to AI development, Michael and Hegseth became known for their cutthroat approach to business and war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

She is recognized in Central America for her methodical, approachable style and deep understanding of Latin America’s political and cultural dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Directly in front of him, facing him, Don Hume was trying to conserve energy, setting a nice, methodical paddling pace for the boys behind him but not putting much into his own strokes.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown