schematize

English

Etymology

Compare French schématiser, from Ancient Greek σχημᾰτίζω (skhēmătízō, “I assume a position”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskiːmətaiz/

Verb

schematize (third-person singular simple present schematizes, present participle schematizing, simple past and past participle schematized)

  1. (transitive) To organize according to a scheme.
  2. (transitive) To distort and simplify for the purpose of highlighting certain characteristics.
  3. (intransitive) To make a plan in outline.

Translations

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