methodize

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How does the verb methodize contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of methodize are arrange, marshal, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

In what contexts can arrange take the place of methodize?

The words arrange and methodize are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When might marshal be a better fit than methodize?

The synonyms marshal and methodize are sometimes interchangeable, but marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When can order be used instead of methodize?

Although the words order and methodize have much in common, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When would organize be a good substitute for methodize?

While in some cases nearly identical to methodize, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When is it sensible to use systematize instead of methodize?

In some situations, the words systematize and methodize are roughly equivalent. However, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodize
Verb
  • At campuses across the country — including top California universities, New York University and Harvard — unions representing graduate student workers, part-time and non-tenure track faculty and others are rapidly and aggressively moving to organize workers.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • After all, who had ever heard of hiring someone to organize your files?
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In a bid to systematize the valuation of buildings, assessors were known to count the size and number of windows in a structure.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In 1949, the company rolled out a new venture to systematize the disparate European operations, creating units in different countries that were wholly owned by a new entity known as the Word Trade Corporation.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Handling those changes administratively dropped the cost of legislation that was reintroduced this summer to zero, since it was seen largely as a way to codify the Biden rule.
    Victoria Knight, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • On the subject of hugging, especially the man-on-man hug: Would someone please codify the rules for us guys?
    Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • By integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms like those standardized by NIST or implementing quantum key distribution (QKD), Bitcoin could safeguard against quantum computing attacks.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The legislation would require Medicare Advantage plans to standardize electronic prior authorization systems.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Justice Julian Goose ordered a clerk to enter the pleas in Liverpool Crown Court as Rudakubana stayed mum during a video appearance from the London prison where he is being held.
    Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Since issuing its complaint, the NLRB ordered Delirium to stay the arbitration against Poche or face penalty, as the NLRA preempts arbitration proceedings.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Host a family retreat, hire an independent consultant, and use life insurance to equalize inheritance.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The host then equalized in the 83rd minute courtesy of Andri Guðjohnsen to set up a frantic end to the game.
    Ben Church, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Italians had decided to normalize with Assad and had sent an ambassador for the first time back to Damascus last month.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Experts say this could signal the start of a dangerous feedback loop, where violence is normalized and encouraged online.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Beijing also announced that its military forces would begin regularizing patrols in the Taiwan Strait.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Among the international companies that have settled with the Italian Revenue Agency, in 2016, Apple paid a sum of 318 million euros and the following year, Google paid a total of 306 million euros to regularize its fiscal position in the country.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Methodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodize. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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