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modularize

American  
[moj-uh-luh-rahyz] / ˈmɒdʒ ə ləˌraɪz /
especially British, modularise

verb (used with object)

modularized, modularizing
  1. to form or organize into modules, as for flexibility.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of modularize

First recorded in 1955–60; modular + -ize

Example Sentences

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Google’s new Project Treble system was supposed to modularize the OS to make it easier for manufacturers like Samsung to deliver updates more quickly.

From The Verge Feb. 19, 2019

Such generic vectors would, in effect, modularize the vaccine development process — conducting much of the safety testing and ironing out manufacturing processes for different vectors ready for the addition of a 'payload' antigen.

From Nature Mar. 17, 2015

It could also be a neat way to modularize future movie tie-in games making them more cost effective to produce and offer better value to the player.

From Forbes Jan. 9, 2013

They’re not “skins” anymore, they’re deeply modularized and sandboxed without forking the OS entirely.

From The Verge Oct. 4, 2019

If LG and Google's Ara didn't get you excited about modularized smartphones, perhaps Lenovo's new Moto Z line will.

From The Verge Jun. 9, 2016

“Adaptive technologies presume that knowledge can be modularized and sequenced,” says Watters, the education writer.

From Slate Oct. 25, 2015

"We're structuring a modularized speech . . ." the executive was saying.

From Time Magazine Archive

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