sectionalize

American  

[sek-shuh-nl-ahyz] / ˈsɛk ʃə nlˌaɪz /

especially British, sectionalise

verb (used with object)

sectionalized, sectionalizing

1. to render sectional.

2. to divide into sections, especially geographical sections.

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sectionalize British  

/ ˈsɛkʃənəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to render sectional

2. to divide into sections, esp geographically

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Other Word Forms

• sectionalization noun
• unsectionalized adjective

Etymology

Origin of sectionalize

First recorded in 1850–55; sectional + -ize

Example Sentences

In some areas, the company said it has reduced the scope of impact as it was able to sectionalize certain lines.

From Reuters

He said the utility would gradually “sectionalize” equipment, so it could power down smaller sections of the grid at a time and there would also need to be more local power generation.

From Los Angeles Times

The company also sectionalized electrical circuits so power managers could target outages more precisely to the lines facing danger.

From Seattle Times

In a similar vein, PG&E has made progress on revamping its grid to allow more sectionalizing, so power can be cut more incrementally, Malashenko said.

From Los Angeles Times

It may be granted that Debussy's melodic line is very fluid and elastic, like Wagner's "continuous melody," not definitely sectionalized by balanced phrases or set cadences.

From Project Gutenberg