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method
A planned, ordered approach or method. It refers to the way something is structured and organized.
Die neue Ablage hat keine klare Systematik, ich finde gar nichts mehr.
The new filing system has no clear method; I can't find anything anymore.
systematics
A scientific field concerned with the classification and categorization of objects or living beings into a system. In biology, it is the study of the classification of living organisms.
Er ist Professor für die Systematik der Pflanzen an der Universität.
He is a professor of plant systematics at the university.
The word 'Systematik' belongs to the word family of 'System' (system). It describes the way a system is structured or how one proceeds systematically, that is, according to a plan.
Für eine effiziente Arbeitsweise braucht man eine gute Systematik.
For an efficient way of working, you need a good method.
In the meaning 'Methode' (method), 'Systematik' is often combined with adjectives such as 'klar' (clear), 'logisch' (logical), or 'durchdacht' (well thought-out). The negative phrase 'es fehlt die Systematik' (it lacks a clear method/structure) is also very common for describing disorder.
In seiner Argumentation fehlte jegliche Systematik.
His argumentation lacked any method at all.
You can recognize the scientific meaning from the fact that a field is often mentioned. Typical phrases are 'die Systematik der [Pflanzen/Tiere]' (the systematics of [plants/animals]) or 'biologische Systematik' (biological systematics).
In ihrem Studium spezialisierte sie sich auf die Systematik der Insekten.
During her studies, she specialized in insect systematics.
system
System refers to the ordered whole or the set of rules according to which something is organized. Systematik focuses primarily on the consistent organizing principle or the planned way in which something is structured. System is appropriate for the overall organization; when you want to emphasize the logic behind that organization, choose Systematik.
Die Systematik unserer Ablage richtet sich nach Jahr und Kundennummer.
The organizing logic of our filing system is based on the year and customer number.
Unser Ablagesystem ordnet alle Rechnungen in beschrifteten Ordnern.
Our filing system organizes all the invoices in labeled folders.
