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methodically pick
[mə-ˈthä-di-k(ə-)lē pik]
verb phrase
escolher metodicamente
1.
to select or choose something carefully and systematically, following an organized approach
She methodically picked the best apples from the orchard, examining each one before selecting it.
Ela escolheu metodicamente as melhores maçãs do pomar, examinando cada uma antes de selecioná-la.
2.
to gather or harvest items in a deliberate and organized manner
The researcher methodically picked samples from different locations for analysis.
O pesquisador coletou metodicamente amostras de diferentes locais para análise.
Synonyms
carefully select
systematically choose
deliberately pick
deliberately choose
select methodically
Antonyms
randomly pick
carelessly choose
haphazardly select
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolher metodicamente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
seleccionar metodicamente
more common in formal European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
pick and choose
be selective
take one's time
cherry-pick
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