SCHEMATIZE

schematize, schematise

(verb) give conventional form to; “some art forms schematise designs into geometrical patterns”

schematize

(verb) formulate in regular order; to reduce to a scheme or formula; “The chemists schematized the various reactions in a coherent fashion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

schematize (third-person singular simple present schematizes, present participle schematizing, simple past and past participle schematized)

(transitive) To organize according to a scheme.

(transitive) To distort and simplify for the purpose of highlighting certain characteristics.

(intransitive) To make a plan in outline.

Source: Wiktionary


Sche"ma*tize, v. i. Etym: [Cf. F. schématiser, Gr.

Definition: To form a scheme or schemes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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