methodizing

verb

present participle of methodize
as in organizing

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  1. organizing
  2. codifying
  3. standardizing
  4. ordering
  5. equalizing
  6. normalizing
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  • Centuries before officers appeared in uniform, posing as neutral criminologists, policing developed as a method of organizing society.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This development also signals the ongoing momentum of VFX professionals organizing for fair wages, sustainable benefits, safer working conditions, and a meaningful voice at work.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of organizing
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  • If a judge is instead presented with whether the constitution allows — or bans — transgender rights or transgender participation in sports, powerful rulings could emerge either codifying or denying them.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Kenneth Stern, who drafted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, has opposed codifying the definition in hate speech laws.
    — Jack Harvel August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of codifying
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  • Strategies Think before standardizing all AI workloads on one large model.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • While pilots and instructors stress standardizing procedures and flight paths, news incidents such as police chases, fires and crashes force pilots into new conditions during every flight.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of standardizing
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  • In August, a former governor was arrested for ordering the deletion of security camera footage in Iguala on the night of the disappearances.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The White House has also challenged California’s control over its coast, ordering a review of the California Coastal Commission that could strip its authority over federal coastal projects.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of ordering
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  • The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of equalizing
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  • Impressively, the growth occurred during a period when revenue appeared flat due to normalizing post-pandemic energy pass-through adjustments.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Psyllium is safe and effective for improving IBS symptoms by normalizing stool and reducing gas.
    — Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of normalizing
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“Methodizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodizing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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