periodize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To divide (history) into periods.
  2. To split (a training program) into segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased to high intensity.
  3. To form a periodic function from (a non-periodic function).

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪəɹɪəˌdaɪz/

Word forms

periodize periodizes periodizing periodized

Etymology

From period + -ize.

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