-ization

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a combination of -ize and -ation: civilization.

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Words nearby -ization

Izalco, Izanagi, Izanami, izar, izard, -ization, izba, -ize, Izetbegovic, Izhevsk, Izmir

How to use -ization in a sentence

Not for him the Brokaw-ization of the “Greatest Generation.”
Out of the Ruins of the Second World War|Lucas Wittmann|October 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This Soho-ization—the transformation of older, often industrial urban areas into hip enclaves—is evident in scores of cities.
Richard Florida Concedes the Limits of the Creative Class|Joel Kotkin|March 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He was not aware (the meek man submitted of himself) that he was driving at any ization.
Our Mutual Friend|Charles Dickens