schematize

[skee-muh-tahyz]

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verb (used with object), sche·ma·tized, sche·ma·tiz·ing.

to reduce to or arrange according to a scheme.

Also especially British, sche·ma·tise.

Origin of schematize

First recorded in 1640–50, schematize is from the Greek word schēmatízein to form. See scheme, -ize

Related formssche·ma·ti·za·tion, nounsche·ma·tiz·er, nounnon·sche·ma·tized, adjectiveun·sche·ma·tized, adjective

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Related Words for schematize

organize, standardize, rationalize, institute, contrive, systemize, dispose, order, project, devise, design, plan, frame, array, regulate, establish, marshal, arrange, methodize

British Dictionary definitions for schematize

schematize

schematise

verb

(tr) to form into or arrange in a scheme

Derived Formsschematization or schematisation, noun

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