Methodical system, for short? Crossword Clue

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METHODICAL (adjective)
1. characterized by method and orderliness
SYSTEM (noun)
1. an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
2. a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

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