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Definition of channelize

channelize

/ˈtʃæn.ə.laɪz/
(UK: channelise)
chan · nel · ize
Adjective:channelized
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Past Simple:channelized
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Past Participle:channelized
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Present Participle:channelizing
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channelize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To direct or guide traffic, resources, or human activity along specific, clearly defined pathways or toward a particular purpose.

Example

"The city installed raised medians to channelize turning vehicles at the busy intersection."

2

To straighten, deepen, or widen a natural stream or river so that water flows through a controlled course.

Example

"Engineers decided to channelize the winding creek to prevent seasonal flooding in the surrounding valley."

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• Rhymes for channelize

• Nearby Words

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channel catfish
channeler
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chant
chanter
chanterelle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Channelize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/channelize
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