methodize

[ meth-uh-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, meth·od·ized, meth·od·iz·ing.

1. to reduce (something) to a method.
2. to arrange (something) according to a method.

methodize

/ ˈmɛθəˌdaɪz /

verb

1. tr to organize according to a method; systematize

Derived Forms

• ˈmethodˌizer, noun
• ˌmethodiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• method·izer noun
• un·method·ized adjective
• un·method·izing adjective
• well-method·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of methodize¹

First recorded in 1580–90; method + -ize

Example Sentences

Everything wore a sombre, heavy air—even the men seemed born to methodize on some one object.

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You may enlarge on these short Heads, and methodize 'em as you see good.

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I had a hard task in hand to begin the first part hereof, and much labour I underwent to methodize it as it is.

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I went to London, and attempted to methodize my plans of vengeance.

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That what was done in France was a wild attempt to methodize anarchy; to perpetuate and fix disorder.

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