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geologize
ge·ol·o·gize
/
dʒiˈɒl
əˌdʒaɪz
/
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jee-
ol
-
uh
-jahyz
]
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verb,
ge·ol·o·gized,
ge·ol·o·giz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to study
geology
.
verb (used with object)
2.
to examine
geologically
.
Also,
especially British,
ge·ol·o·gise.
Origin:
1825–35;
geolog(y)
+
-ize
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geologize
or
geologise
(dʒɪˈɒləˌdʒaɪz)
—
vb
to study the geological features of (an area)
geologise
or
geologise
—
vb
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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