methodize

verb

Definition of methodizenext
as in to organize

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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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodize
  1. organize
  2. systematize
  3. codify
  4. standardize
  5. order
  6. equalize
  7. normalize
  8. regularize
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  • The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, aims to revitalize the area and attract Asian businesses.
    — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
  • The Annenberg Foundation helped organize the concert but claims only an advisory role in how the money is spent.
    — William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
Definition of organize
Verb
  • The challenge right now is to synchronize and systematize data collection and reporting such that meeting the current assortment of local, national and international requirements does not create an undue strain on the core business or leave that business open to risk of non-compliance.
    — Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Thus, the contribution of the men who formalized physiognomy (Johann Lavater) and phrenology (Franz Josef Gall) was systematizing a broader humoral worldview about the connection between body and character, and giving it the prestige of modern science.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Definition of systematize
Verb
  • It was created by Congress and is codified in statute.
    — Cory Turner, NPR, 24 July 2025
  • South Korea’s bill is part of a broader global trend toward codifying the principles embedded in the UNGPs into law.
    — Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Definition of codify
Verb
  • Depending on where the ship is sailing, there may also be limits on the number of guests who can go ashore at a time, somewhat standardizing those aspects of the cruises.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • The terminology used under ICS is standardized, helping ensure that all agencies involved are aligned in their actions and goals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2025
Definition of standardize
Verb
  • At his arraignment Sunday night at Brooklyn Criminal Court, he was ordered held on bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • At the same time, Trump has ordered billions of dollars in federal research grants to be cut, which would gut research on cancer, HIV, sickle cell disease, and more.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 July 2025
Definition of order
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  • Multiple tee boxes were also in place to equalize the playing field among the eight impairment categories.
    — Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Just like the pre-Civil War slaveholders who rejected the idea of a multiracial democracy, today’s extremists want to roll back hard-won equalizing protections that made America great.
    — Jared Nordlund, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Definition of equalize
Verb
  • Powerful oil industry advocates and conservative figures have been pushing to normalize relations with Venezuela, including activist Laura Loomer, who has publicly championed lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
  • Later that day, SZA circled back to emphasize her warning about the dangers of prolonged and normalized everyday use of AI.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Definition of normalize
Verb
  • The United States refused to join new cooperative arrangements on nuclear testing, arms control, prosecuting war crimes, and regularizing trade in the Asia-Pacific, fearing that such commitments would limit its freedom of maneuver.
    — Ivo Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
  • Those with passports can regularize their status, access public services, and find work.
    — Alexander Betts, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
Definition of regularize
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“Methodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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