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geologize

[ jee-ol-uh-jahyz ]

verb (used without object)

geologized, geologizing.
  1. to study geology.


verb (used with object)

geologized, geologizing.
  1. to examine geologically.

geologize

/ ɪˈɒəˌɪ /

verb

  1. to study the geological features of (an area)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of geologize1

First recorded in 1825–35; geolog(y) + -ize
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We did what we could to secure a few thermometrical and barometrical observations, as also to shoot, to geologize, to botanize; and many a valuable discovery was made ere night set in and compelled us to seek shelter against the raw, cold night air, in the Pasanggrahan, which had been so carefully fitted up for our accommodation.

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But, although he was not hunting, the doctor had not time to geologize; he had to walk too quickly, in order to keep up with his friends.

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Note 1.—Other words, kindred to the above, containing this root-form are: geometric, geometrical, geometrician, geographic, geologize, geologist.

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Here I would botanize or geologize at my will.

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We continued travelling northward, in a zigzag line; sometimes stopping a day to geologize.

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