# schematize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈskiːmətaiz/

## Definitions
1. To organize according to a scheme.
2. To distort and simplify for the purpose of highlighting certain characteristics.
3. To make a plan in outline.

## Etymology
Compare French schématiser, from Ancient Greek σχημᾰτίζω (skhēmătízō, “I assume a position”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/schematize