geologize

ge·ol·o·gize

[jee-ol-uh-jahyz] 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) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to study the geological features of (an area)
 
geologise or geologise
 
vb

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