ˈskēməˌtīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Greek schēmatizein to assume a certain form, put into a systematic arrangement, from schēmat-, schēma shape, figure, manner + -izein -ize
1. : to form or to form into a scheme or schemes : make or put into a systematic arrangement
2. : to express or depict schematically ; usually : to convert (an art subject) into nonnaturalistic symbols or decorative motifs : stylize , conventionalize