Periodization

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Training in segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased to high intensity. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The operation of forming a periodic function from a non-periodic function. countable, uncountable

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"The classical periodization of history studies in Ancient times, the Middle Ages and Modern Era is based on a Eurocentrist world view."

Etymology

From period + -ization.

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