systematic thinking
nounUK /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Thinking in a careful, step-by-step way so you don't miss anything.
Using systematic thinking, she checked every part of her bike before the race.
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2. A way of solving problems by following clear, fixed steps.
The scientist used systematic thinking to test each idea one by one.
3. Thinking that looks at how parts of a whole connect and work together.
Systematic thinking helped the team see how the new rule would affect everyone.
4. Careful, repeated checking of information to avoid mistakes.
With systematic thinking, he reviewed his homework twice before turning it in.