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Definition of systematize

systematize

/ˈsɪs.tə.mə.taɪz/
(UK: systematise)
sys · tem · a · tize
Adverb:systematically
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Adjective:systematic
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Past Simple:systematized
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Past Participle:systematized
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Present Participle:systematizing
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systematize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To arrange, organize, or classify according to an established plan, method, or coherent system.

Example

"The archivist worked for months to systematize the historical manuscripts by date and region."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century from French systématiser, derived from Late Latin systema and ultimately from Ancient Greek systēma ('organized whole, body composed of parts'), from syn- ('together') and histanai ('to cause to stand').

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