SECTIONALIZE

sectionalize, sectionalise

(verb) divide into sections, especially into geographic sections; “sectionalize a country”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

sectionalize (third-person singular simple present sectionalizes, present participle sectionalizing, simple past and past participle sectionalized)

(transitive) To divide into sections.

Source: Wiktionary


Sec"tion*al*ize, v. t.

Definition: To divide according to gepgraphical sections or local interests. [U. S.] The principal results of the struggle were to sectionalize parties. Nicilay & Hay (Life of Lincoln).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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