methodize

Synonym Chooser

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
  • Instead, community members organized and called for preserving these essential health services.
    Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The white suit paid homage to the suffragette movement and the white dresses worn by women as a visual statement in their nationwide protests, organizing and demonstrations for the right to vote.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But amendments must pass twice in the state to be codified, meaning the same issue will be on the ballot again in 2026.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Nearly 30 years ago, Silicon Valley lobbyists got vast protections for the industry codified into federal law — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Federal lawmakers are considering other approaches to protecting privacy, including various proposals, such as the American Privacy Rights Act, to try to clarify and standardize rules about personal information.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Despite seeming straightforward, microwaves aren’t standardized, so finding your machine’s power settings in the first place can be confusing, Chen says.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • More evacuations have been ordered on the second day of the Mountain Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • On Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue ordered new measures to prevent judiciary and ministry officials from engaging in illicit acts at work, a government statement said.
    Reuters, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • But hospitals have long fought off any attempts to equalize payment rates, arguing such a move would hurt rural providers and those that rely on a high proportion of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
  • In my opinion, this act will be another opportunity to equalize the status of men and women.
    Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Such disrespect is in danger of being normalized as banter.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • But analysts say that the central bank’s focus on normalizing monetary policy — raising rates — remains unchanged.
    Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Two months later, the Parliament agreed to pass the Platform Work Directive, a law that will regularize the employment status and rights of platform workers like Uber drivers and content moderators in E.U. member states.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
  • So one of the easiest ways to fix this middle of the night problem is to regularize your morning awakening and go to bed later.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 23 July 2024
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“Methodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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