dichotomize

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

dichotomize
    v 1: divide into two opposing groups or kinds [syn:
         {dichotomize}, {dichotomise}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Dichotomize \Di*chot"o*mize\, v. i.
   To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to
   become dichotomous.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Dichotomize \Di*chot"o*mize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   {Dichotomized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dichotomizing}.] [See
   {Dichotomous}.]
   1. To cut into two parts; to part into two divisions; to
      divide into pairs; to bisect. [R.]
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            The apostolical benediction dichotomizes all good
            things into grace and peace.          --Bp. Hall.
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   2. (Astron.) To exhibit as a half disk. See {Dichotomy}, 3.
      "[The moon] was dichotomized." --Whewell.
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