periodization

noun

pe·​ri·​od·​i·​za·​tion ˌpir-ē-ə-də-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce periodization (audio)
: division (as of history) into periods

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The era of rising progressive ambitions lasted from about 2005 to 2020 Historical periodization is a tricky thing, but here’s a rough attempt at it. Andrew Prokop, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Green Tea Is Even Better For You Than You Think Studies show that this method, called periodization, prevents boredom and improves health outcomes. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024 This approach, known as periodization, often leads to overtraining—the routine muscle soreness and fatigue experienced by many athletes who endure a long season or a hard push for a big race. Meaghen Brown, Outside Online, 12 June 2015 That's periodization in a really simple form. Greg Presto, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 But the handy periodization used by both Wall Street and journalism — focusing on the first half of the year — obscured a major shift in the stock market. Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Perhaps your periodization plan isn’t quite periodized enough. Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 Nonlinear periodization is different in that there is less distinction between the phases of training. Jason Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2019 Rod Dixon won the 1983 NYC Marathon by focusing on periodization, recovery, balanced training, and a little beer. Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 6 Aug. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of periodization was in 1898

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“Periodization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodization. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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