methodical thinking
noun phraseUK /məˈθɒdɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /məˈθɑːdɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Thinking in a careful, step-by-step way so you don't miss anything.
Her methodical thinking helped her solve the puzzle without guessing.
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2. A habit of following clear steps when solving problems.
Methodical thinking kept the team calm during the tricky project.
3. Careful, organized reasoning used in science and math.
Scientists rely on methodical thinking to test their ideas.
4. Thinking that checks each part in order before moving on.
His methodical thinking caught a mistake the others had missed.