systematize

verb

sys·​tem·​a·​tize ˈsi-stə-mə-ˌtīz How to pronounce systematize (audio)
systematized; systematizing

transitive verb

: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically
the need to systematize their work
systematization noun
systematizer noun
Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of systematize in a Sentence

The country is systematizing yearly exams for high-school students. The computer program systematizes the data and enters it into a table.
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In a bid to systematize the valuation of buildings, assessors were known to count the size and number of windows in a structure. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 In 1949, the company rolled out a new venture to systematize the disparate European operations, creating units in different countries that were wholly owned by a new entity known as the Word Trade Corporation. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024 Therefore, scientists have evaluated the use of remote sensing tools and have systematized information from previous findings. Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024 To achieve this, companies should interview key experts and company employees to collect and systematize their knowledge and experience. Vitaliy Tymoshenko, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for systematize 

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of systematize was in 1751

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“Systematize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/systematize. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

systematize

verb
sys·​tem·​atize
ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz
systematized; systematizing
: to make into or arrange according to a system

Medical Definition

systematize

transitive verb
sys·​tem·​atize
variants also British systematise
systematized also British systematised; systematizing also British systematising
: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically
a patient with systematized delusions
systematization noun
also British systematisation

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