homologize

American

[huh-mol-uh-jahyz, hoh-] / həˈmɒl əˌdʒaɪz, hoʊ- /

especially British, homologise

verb (used with object)

homologized, homologizing

to make or show to be homologous.

verb (used without object)

homologized, homologizing

to be homologous; correspond.

homologize British

/ hɒˈmɒləˌdʒaɪz /

verb

to be, show to be, or make homologous

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Other Word Forms

homologizer noun
unhomologized adjective

Etymology

Origin of homologize

First recorded in 1710–20; homolog(ous) + -ize

Example Sentences

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More than a year ago, FIL told Sochi officials that they would not homologize, or certify, that track if it was built to allow speed exceeding 84 mph.

From New York Times

To homologize it with physical force, as M. Naudin's argument requires, is indeed a step, and a hardy one; but it quite invalidates the argument.

From Project Gutenberg

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