'Dichotomize' definitions:

Definition of 'dichotomize'

(from WordNet)
verb
Divide into two opposing groups or kinds [syn: dichotomize, dichotomise]

Definition of 'Dichotomize'

From: GCIDE
  • Dichotomize \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.] [1913 Webster]
  • The apostolical benediction dichotomizes all good things into grace and peace. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Astron.) To exhibit as a half disk. See Dichotomy, 3. "[The moon] was dichotomized." --Whewell. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Dichotomize'

From: GCIDE
  • Dichotomize \Di*chot"o*mize\, v. i. To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to become dichotomous. [1913 Webster]