dichotomize
[verb]
Synonyms: separate, break up, disjoin, disjoint, dissect, disunite, divide, part, sever, sunder

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dichotomize verb. [dʌɪ'kɒtǝmʌɪz, dɪ-] Also dichotomise. E17.
[from DICHOTOMY + -IZE.]
1. verb trans. Divide into two (esp. sharply defined) parts, esp. in a classification. E17.

2. verb intrans. Divide or branch successively into two, esp. sharply. M19.

■ dichotomi'zation noun M20.

■ dichotomized ppl adjective divided into two; spec. (of the moon) with exactly half the disc illuminated: E18.

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