Definition of dichotomize Dichotomize

di•chot•o•mize

We found 7 definitions of dichotomize from 4 different sources.

What does dichotomize mean?

Verb dichotomizes, dichotomizing, dichotomized
dichotomize - divide into two opposing groups or kinds
		dichotomise
		class, assort, sort, classify, sort out, separate arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"

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dichotomize (v. t.)
To cut into two parts; to part into two divisions; to divide into pairs; to bisect.
dichotomize (v. t.)
To exhibit as a half disk. See Dichotomy, 3.
dichotomize (v. i.)
To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to become dichotomous.