schematize

verb

sche·​ma·​tize ˈskē-mə-ˌtīz 

schematized; schematizing

transitive verb

1

: to form or to form into a scheme or systematic arrangement

2

: to express or depict schematically

schematization

ˌskē-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Examples of schematize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While so many of his contemporaries seem content to schematize Big Ideas by populating narrow, transparent stage worlds with one-dimensional characters, Harris trades in compelling, aggravating ambiguity. —Justin Hayford, Chicago Reader, 13 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Greek schēmatizein, from schēmat-, schēma

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

schematize

verb

sche·​ma·​tize ˈskē-mə-ˌtīz 

schematized; schematizing

: to form or form into a scheme or regular arrangement