Definitions for: Dichotomize


[v] divide into two opposing groups or kinds



Webster (1913) Definition: Di*chot"o*mize, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Dichotomized; p. pr. & vb. n. Dichotomizing.] [See
Dichotomous.]
1. To cut into two parts; to part into two divisions; to
divide into pairs; to bisect. [R.]

The apostolical benediction dichotomizes all good
things into grace and peace. --Bp. Hall.

2. (Astron.) To exhibit as a half disk. See Dichotomy, 3.
``[The moon] was dichotomized.'' --Whewell.


Di*chot"o*mize, v. i.
To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to
become dichotomous.

Synonyms: dichotomise

See Also: assort, class, classify, separate, sort, sort out

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