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regularize

[ reg-yuh-luh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, reg·u·lar·ized, reg·u·lar·iz·ing.
  1. to make regular.


regularize

/ ˈrɛɡjʊləˌraɪz /

verb

  1. tr to make regular; cause to conform


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Derived Forms

  • ˌregulariˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

  • regu·lar·i·zation noun
  • regu·lar·izer noun
  • un·regu·lar·ized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of regularize1

First recorded in 1615–25; regular + -ize

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Example Sentences

The word Arctic is generally capitalized, but exceptions were too frequent to regularize.

It is absolutely necessary to stimulate and regularize perspiration over the whole surface of the body.

No attempt was made by the printer to regularize the appearance, nor to provide a table of contents.

No attempt was made to regularize the use of quotation marks, except to supply those that were clearly missing.

I wonder,” said Gorman, “if it would be possible to—well, shall we say regularize the situation?

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