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also methodic
as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
a methodical study plan that included lists of points to memorize
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With its methodical lunar exploration program, dating to 2007, China has had a string of successes with robotic missions, including last summer's return of samples from the far side of the Moon.
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ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
Context Patricia is methodical, forthright and soft spoken.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Another cause of the rising angst towards him has been due to the team playing a slow methodical passing game with little attacking intent.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
There is something of a stylistic resemblance between the two undersized point guards, both of whom can dictate a methodical tempo to their advantage.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
Context Patricia is methodical, forthright and soft spoken.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Another cause of the rising angst towards him has been due to the team playing a slow methodical passing game with little attacking intent.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
There is something of a stylistic resemblance between the two undersized point guards, both of whom can dictate a methodical tempo to their advantage.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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