regularize

[ reg-yuh-luh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, reg·u·lar·ized, reg·u·lar·iz·ing.

1. to make regular.

regularize

/ ˈrɛɡjʊləˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr to make regular; cause to conform

Derived Forms

• ˌregulariˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• regu·lar·i·zation noun
• regu·lar·izer noun
• un·regu·lar·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regularize¹

First recorded in 1615–25; regular + -ize

Example Sentences

The rest are eventually released with a self-expulsion order, unable to work or regularize their situation.

From Seattle Times

The rest are eventually released with a self-expulsion order, unable to work or regularize their situation.

From Seattle Times

At the same time, Darmanin, who is considered one of the most right-wing members of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, said the bill acknowledges people who entered France without authorization and “want to regularize.”

From Washington Times

But despite the effort to regularize Venezuelan migrants, many are heading to the United States after struggling to rebuild their lives in Colombia and other South American countries, where economies are still reeling from the pandemic.

From Washington Times

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments brought the case against Yunus and three other people in 2021, alleging discrepancies during an inspection of Grameen Telecom, including a failure to regularize positions for 101 staff members and to establish a workers’ welfare fund.

From Seattle Times

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