systematize

verb

sys·​tem·​a·​tize ˈsi-stə-mə-ˌtīz 

systematized; systematizing

transitive verb

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

the need to systematize their work

systematization

ˌsi-stə-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

si-ˌste-mə-

noun

systematizer noun

Synonyms

• arrange
• array
• classify
• codify
• dispose
• draw up
• lay out
• marshal
• marshall
• order
• organize
• range

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Therefore, scientists have evaluated the use of remote sensing tools and have systematized information from previous findings. —Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024

To achieve this, companies should interview key experts and company employees to collect and systematize their knowledge and experience. —Vitaliy Tymoshenko, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

The now-classic book brought veganism and animal advocacy to a new generation of activists at a time when animal slaughter had been systematized and mechanized in ways the Victorian-era vegetarians could have never imagined. —Crystal Heath, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024

Chance—then thought to reflect the whim of God—could, in fact, be studied and systematized. —Kelly Clancy, Scientific American, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

systematize

verb

sys·​tem·​atize

ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz

systematized; systematizing

: to make into or arrange according to a system

Medical Definition

systematize

transitive verb

sys·​tem·​atize

variants also British systematise

ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz 

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

systematization noun

also British systematisation

ˌsis-tə-mət-ə-ˈzā-shən  sis-ˌtem-ət-