systematize

verb

sys·​tem·​a·​tize ˈsi-stə-mə-ˌtīz 

systematized; systematizing

transitive verb

: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically

the need to systematize their work

systematization

ˌsi-stə-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

si-ˌste-mə-

noun

systematizer noun

Synonyms

• organize
• classify
• arrange
• order

Choose the Right Synonym for systematize

order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other.

order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

Examples of systematize in a Sentence

The country is systematizing yearly exams for high-school students.

The computer program systematizes the data and enters it into a table.

Recent Examples on the Web

While Alexander grounded the agency, Elwell systematized it and built the frameworks that turned creative instinct into repeatable success. —Sara Smith, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025

In the Victorian era, scholars like Max Müller and, later, James Frazer tried to systematize the world’s myths. —Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025

Looking ahead, leaders who want to close that gap in 2025 should embed AI into daily workflows, scale the habits of their best sellers and systematize expansion plays as a growth engine. —Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Thus, the contribution of the men who formalized physiognomy (Johann Lavater) and phrenology (Franz Josef Gall) was systematizing a broader humoral worldview about the connection between body and character, and giving it the prestige of modern science. —Literary Hub, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for systematize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

systematize

verb

sys·​tem·​atize

ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz

systematized; systematizing

: to make into or arrange according to a system

Medical Definition

systematize

transitive verb

sys·​tem·​atize

variants also British systematise

ˈsis-tə-mə-ˌtīz 

systematized also British systematised; systematizing also British systematising

: to arrange in accord with a definite plan or scheme : order systematically

a patient with systematized delusions

systematization noun

also British systematisation

ˌsis-tə-mət-ə-ˈzā-shən  sis-ˌtem-ət-