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canalization

American  
[kuh-nal-uh-zey-shuhn, kan-l-] / kəˌnæl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkæn l- /

noun

  1. the formation of canals; the act of canalizing.

  2. Biology. the development of an organism along relatively predictable pathways despite abnormality or injury.


Etymology

Origin of canalization

First recorded in 1840–50; canalize + -ation

Example Sentences

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Among these and other design principles highlighted in the new paper, Kadelka says one of the most abundant is "canalization."

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024

In 1933 he put on a personal promotion campaign for canalization of the Trinity by piloting a skiff from Dallas to the Chicago World's Fair.

From Time Magazine Archive

In addition to this, however, a large number of smaller works were undertaken, such as the canalization of the Main from Frankfort to the Rhine; and a new canal from the Elbe to L�beck.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various

An extensive system of canalization, in connection with the proper forestry regulations, would unquestionably exercise beneficent influences.

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel

There was the beginning of a splendid canal system in this country and a great movement for canalization was at its height.

From My Life and Work by Ford, Henry

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