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How does the verb systematize contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of systematize are arrange, marshal, methodize, order, and organize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

When is it sensible to use arrange instead of systematize?

The words arrange and systematize are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

In what contexts can marshal take the place of systematize?

In some situations, the words marshal and systematize are roughly equivalent. However, marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

Where would methodize be a reasonable alternative to systematize?

While in some cases nearly identical to systematize, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When can order be used instead of systematize?

While the synonyms order and systematize are close in meaning, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When is organize a more appropriate choice than systematize?

The synonyms organize and systematize are sometimes interchangeable, but organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of systematize The now-classic book brought veganism and animal advocacy to a new generation of activists at a time when animal slaughter had been systematized and mechanized in ways the Victorian-era vegetarians could have never imagined. Crystal Heath, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024 Chance—then thought to reflect the whim of God—could, in fact, be studied and systematized. Kelly Clancy, Scientific American, 16 July 2024 Complex processes involving natural language, such as live interactions with human customers, have been effectively systematized by LLMs. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 5 July 2024 But eventually, the adoption of cages was systematized. Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for systematize 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systematize
Verb
  • Professional, organized thieves swooping into stores in groups to steal high-demand items to sell on the black market.
    Cailey Locklair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The portraits were part of a larger exhibit organized by the Holocaust Memorial Trust, Jewish News and Royal Photographic Society (of which Princess Kate is patron), bringing together 75 powerful images of survivors and their family members to mark 75 years since the Holocaust ended.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Calculated by dividing a person's weight by their height, the result then classifies individuals into categories: underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Loot boxes are banned in many EU countries, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, as they are classified as a form of gambling, while countries like Spain and the UK are considering stricter regulations.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Over the weekend, Trump administration officials arranged another ride-along, that time in Chicago, for the daytime TV talk show star Dr. Phil McGraw.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The company arranged for two Fox Sports personnel, Julian Edelman and Charissa Thompson, to do a tease of sorts just before kickoff of Fox’s Sunday telecast of the NFC Championship.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Roll up in your six-seat golf cart, light up a stogie with the crew and order a filet mignon.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
  • After a federal judge on Tuesday ordered a weeklong pause on the plan, his White House on Wednesday rescinded the original order.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025

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“Systematize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systematize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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