METHODIZE

Etymology

Verb

methodize (third-person singular simple present methodizes, present participle methodizing, simple past and past participle methodized)

To reduce to method or order; to arrange in an orderly or systematic manner.

(obsolete) To make someone orderly or methodical.

(obsolete) To convert someone to Methodism.

(obsolete) To talk Methodistically.

To perform a theatrical role in accordance with the principles of method acting.

Source: Wiktionary


Meth"od*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Methodized; p. pr. & vb. n. Methodizing.]

Definition: To reduce to method; to dispose in due order; to arrange in a convenient manner; as, to methodize one's work or thoughts. Spectator.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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