Regionalizes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Divides an area or system into smaller geographic sections ; modifies something to suit the preferences or characteristics of a particular region
2. Separates into distinct regions based on location or attributes ; tailors a product, service, or policy to fit local regional needs
3. Assigns parts of a whole to various regions or districts ; adjusts content or methods to correspond with regional cultural or environmental factors

Etymology: "Regionalizes" is the third-person singular present form of "regionalize," which means to split something into areas. That verb is "regional" with the suffix "-ize," a verb-making ending that passed from Ancient Greek through Late Latin and Middle French before entering English in Middle English as "-isen."

Synonyms: localizes, divides