methodical

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/adjective

Done carefully, step by step, following an orderly plan.

Example sentence

“She took a methodical approach to packing, labelling every box.”

Describes people and their working habits, usually as praise: a methodical investigator misses nothing.

Related words

meticulousExtremely careful about small details; precise and thorough.mesmerizeTo hold someone's complete attention, as if by magic; to fascinate.metricRelating to the system of measurement based on metres, grams, and litres.merryCheerful, lively, and full of fun.microphoneA piece of equipment that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded, amplified, or broadcast.mercurialQuick to change in mood or behaviour; lively and unpredictable.