serialize

verb

se·​ri·​al·​ize ˈsir-ē-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce serialize (audio)
serialized; serializing
Synonyms of serializenext

transitive verb

: to arrange or publish in serial form
serialize a novel
serialization
ˌsir-ē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce serialize (audio)
noun

Examples of serialize in a Sentence

Her story was serialized in the magazine.
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Her life and works are adapted for stage and screen, and her diaries have been serialized on radio. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 The Courant was the first colonial newspaper to serialize Paine’s words. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 To spark interest in their work, authors might use social media to serialize their stories, or musicians might upload their tracks to smaller platforms. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 The Illinois law requires privately made firearms to be serialized through a federally licensed dealer. — Molly Parker, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for serialize

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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“Serialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serialize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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serialize

verb
se·​ri·​al·​ize ˈsir-ē-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce serialize (audio)
serialized; serializing
: to arrange or publish in serial form

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