English Explanatory Dictionary

schematize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈskiːmətaiz/

Word forms

schematize schematizes schematizing schematized

Etymology

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

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