methodicalprocessing

noun

UK /məˈθɒdɪkəl ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /məˈθɑːdɪkəl ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

Doing things in a careful, step-by-step way so nothing gets missed.

The robot's methodical processing made sure every box was packed correctly.

SYNONYMS

systematic processing orderly handling step-by-step processing structured processing careful procedure

RELATED WORDS

method process procedure routine organization

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer's way of following a fixed set of steps to finish a task.

The program's methodical processing sorted all the photos by date.

3. A calm and organized way of thinking through a problem.

Her methodical processing helped the team solve the puzzle quickly.

4. Handling information in a slow, careful, and organized manner.

Methodical processing of the survey data took three full days.