Method Definition: Systematic Procedure & Examples

Meaning 1：systematic procedure (method)

method 🔊

/ˈmɛθəd/

A planned way of doing something, involving clear steps or a system.

Method illustration: step-by-step manual for furniture assembly

systematic procedure 🔊

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/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk prəˈsiːdʒər/

A planned and organized way of doing something, typically involving a series of steps or a clear system.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Greek 'methodos' (meta- after + hodos way) meaning a pursuit or way.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'me-thought' – your mental steps to solve a problem.

📖 Example

She has a very efficient method for organizing her emails every morning, which saves her a lot of time. 🔊 She has a very efficient method for organizing her emails every morning, which saves her a lot of time.

🔗 Collocations

scientific method – A systematic approach to research involving observation, hypothesis, and experimentation.

method for – A specific way to achieve a particular result (e.g., a method for solving equations).

method of – The manner or process used to accomplish something (e.g., method of payment).

🔄 Synonyms

approach (n.) – A way of dealing with a situation or problem.

technique (n.) – A skillful or efficient way of doing something, often involving special skills.

procedure (n.) – An established or official way of doing something, often a series of steps.

🚫 Antonyms

chaos (n.) – Complete disorder and confusion, the opposite of a systematic method.

randomness (n.) – Lack of pattern or plan, opposite of a deliberate method.

🌱 Derivatives

methodical (adj.) – Done according to a systematic or orderly method.

methodology (n.) – A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

methodically (adv.) – In a systematic and orderly way.

📖 Cultural Story

From Greek 'methodos', used in philosophy to describe the path to knowledge. Central in science and business for systematic approaches.