Found 2 items, similar to dichotomize.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: dichotomize dichotomize v : divide into two opposing groups or kinds [syn: dichotomise]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Dichotomize Dichotomize \Di*chot"o*mize\, v. i. To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to become dichotomous. [1913 Webster] 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]