dichotomization
dichotomization · dichotomizations
The act of dichotomizing or the thing dichotomizedThe act of dichotomizing or the thing dichotomized; classification into 2 subsets (that is, a dichotomy); the special case of discretization in which n = 2.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of dichotomizing or the thing dichotomized; classification into 2 subsets (that is, a dichotomy); the special case of discretization in which n = 2.
More definitions
- the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
Origin
From dichotomize + -ation.From dichotomize + -ation.
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Forms
plural: dichotomizations| Singular | dichotomization |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of dividing into two sharply different categories:dichotomisation
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable