periodization

[ peer-ee-uh-duh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study.

periodization

/ ˌpɪərɪədaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of dividing history into periods

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodization¹

First recorded in 1935–40; period + -ization

Example Sentences

It provided a tidy end to the periodization of Reconstruction and a traditional narrative emphasizing the failures and disappointment of the era.

From Washington Post

You don’t need to feel guilty that you’re not racking up big training volumes, following sophisticated periodization plans, promoting muscle confusion, or whatever else is currently in vogue.

From Outside Online

To some degree any periodization is a matter of convenience, and it should be accepted as such.

From Project Gutenberg