schematize

Compare French schématiser, from Ancient Greek σχημᾰτίζω (skhēmătízō, “I assume a position”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈskiːmətaiz/

schematize (third-person singular simple present schematizes, present participle schematizing, simple past and past participle schematized)

1. (transitive) To organize according to a scheme.
2. (transitive) To distort and simplify for the purpose of highlighting certain characteristics.
3. (intransitive) To make a plan in outline.