serialize

especially British, se·ri·al·ise

[seer-ee-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

serialized, serializing 

1. to publish in serial form.

2. to broadcast, televise, or film in serial form.

serialize

/ ˈsɪərɪəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to publish or present in the form of a serial

Other Word Forms

• serialization noun
• unserialized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of serialize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; serial + -ize

Example Sentences

Wells, whose widely serialized attack-of-the-Martians story “War of the Worlds” piqued the Western imagination.

From Los Angeles Times

If even a machine would rather lose itself in serialized fantasy than deal with other humans, doesn’t that mean the world’s homebodies and binge-watchers are on to something?

From Salon

But we realized so many of the “prestige” serialized shows felt like homework: too much backstory, too many episodes you had to absorb to be up to date.

From Los Angeles Times

Make no mistake, Skinner has an intentional eye for detail that translates to a knack for serialized narrative writing.

From Salon

While Season 2 picks up after the more serialized first season’s cliffhanger, newcomers can easily get the gist of what’s going on.

From Salon