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systematize
transitive verb sys·tem·a·tize \ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz\
: to make (something) into a system
: to organize (something) by using a system
sys·tem·a·tizedsys·tem·a·tiz·ing
Full Definition of SYSTEMATIZE
: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically <the need to systematize their work>
— sys·tem·a·ti·za·tion \ˌsis-tə-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən, sis-ˌte-mə-\ noun
— sys·tem·a·tiz·er noun
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First Known Use of SYSTEMATIZE
circa 1767
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Synonym Discussion of SYSTEMATIZE
order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion <ordered her business affairs>. arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment <arranged the files numerically>. marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use <marshaling the facts for argument>. organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function <organized the volunteers into teams>. systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme <systematized billing procedures>. methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme <methodizes every aspect of daily living>.
Rhymes with SYSTEMATIZE
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Medical Dictionary
systematize
transitive verb sys·tem·atize
sys·tem·atized also British sys·tem·atisedsys·tem·atiz·ing also British sys·tem·atis·ing
Medical Definition of SYSTEMATIZE
: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically <a patient with systematized delusions>
—sys·tem·ati·za·tion also British sys·tem·ati·sa·tion \ˌsis-tə-mət-ə-ˈzā-shən, sis-ˌtem-ət-\ noun
Variants of SYSTEMATIZE
sys·tem·atize also British sys·tem·atise \ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz\
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