systematization

C2 Topic:Cause, Change & Process

Also spelled systematisation

US /ˌsɪs.tə.mə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌsɪs.tə.mə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun Freq #441794

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the act or process of arranging ideas, practices, or institutions into a coherent system

    Complete systematization of public life can leave little room for dissent or local initiative.

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1 noun · the act or process of... systemizationorganizationcodification
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Derived forms resystematization
Related forms systematizesystematicclassificationcodification

Etymology

Formed from systematize plus -ation. Systematize is based on systematic and ultimately on Greek systema, 'an organized whole,' from syn-, 'together,' and histanai, 'to set up.' The noun therefore names the process of making separate elements into a system.

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