serialize

[ seer-ee-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, se·ri·al·ized, se·ri·al·iz·ing.

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

Derived Forms

• ˌserialiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• seri·al·i·zation noun
• un·seri·al·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of serialize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; serial + -ize

Example Sentences

More compelling than these serialized arcs and their protagonists—who exist largely as our guides through The Sandman’s uncanny realm—are the episodic stories, one-off set pieces, and oddball supporting characters.

From Time

Unlike game shows, they are usually, but not always, serialized, with characters who appear for multiple episodes or seasons.

From Time

The streaming-driven spike in serialized TV has led to the widespread acceleration of story lines and the compression of narratives into bingeable, contained miniseries.

From Time

Neither is the plot, which combines deep dives into the characters’ pasts with a lightly serialized chronicle of the Bebop’s intensifying conflicts with a powerful interplanetary crime syndicate.

From Time

What’s more, we plan to roll out some exciting new member-only exclusives in the coming months, including an Outside Book Club, member access to our gear testing, serialized longreads, and unique travel opportunities.

From Outside Online