systematize

verb sys·tem·a·tize \ ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz \

Definition of systematize

systematized; systematizing

transitive verb

: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically

the need to systematize their work

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systematization

play \ˌsis-tə-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən, sis-ˌte-mə-\ noun

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systematizer

noun

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Examples of systematize in a Sentence

The country is systematizing yearly exams for high-school students.
The computer program systematizes the data and enters it into a table.

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These applications aim to analyze a vast amount of data and search for patterns—broadening managers’ options and helping them systematize processes that are often driven simply by instinct.

— ted greenwald, WSJ, "How AI Is Transforming the Workplace," 10 Mar. 2017
Cuomo set out in 2015 to systematize and ramp up consideration of clemency bids, including by enlisting volunteer lawyers to help people apply.

— jennifer peltz, Orange County Register, "New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes unusual move to free prisoners, including of former revolutionary," 7 Jan. 2017
Thus emerged the motion to form a national Afro-socialist caucus, an attempt to systematize the more informal structure established in New York.

— kate aronoff, New Republic, "Are the Democratic Socialists of America For Real?," 7 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of systematize

1751

systematize Synonyms

Synonyms

arrange, array, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, lay out, marshal (also marshall), organize, range, order

Antonyms

derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset

Related Words

groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up); unscramble; align (also aline), cue, line, line up, queue; alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence; emplace, place, set; display, map (out), set out

Synonym Discussion of systematize

order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

- ordered her business affairs

arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

- arranged the files numerically

marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

- marshaling the facts for argument

organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

- organized the volunteers into teams

systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

- systematized billing procedures

methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

- methodizes every aspect of daily living

SYSTEMATIZE Defined for English Language Learners

systematize

verb

Definition of systematize for English Language Learners

: to make (something) into a system
: to organize (something) by using a system

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systematize

transitive verb sys·tem·atize

variants: also British systematise play \ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz\

medical Definition of systematize

systematized also British systematised; systematizing also British systematising

: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically

a patient with systematized delusions

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systematization

also British systematisation play \ˌsis-tə-mət-ə-ˈzā-shən, sis-ˌtem-ət-\ noun

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