1. to make linear or arrange in a straight line
2. to convert a nonlinear system or equation into a linear form
Usage: mathematics; engineering
3. to arrange data or processes in sequential order
Usage: computing

Examples

• The engineer needed to linearize the curved path for the conveyor belt.
• Mathematicians often linearize complex equations to make them easier to solve.
• The software will linearize the data before processing it.
• We must linearize this nonlinear control system for analysis.
• The algorithm linearizes the tree structure into an array.
• Scientists linearize their measurements to identify trends more clearly.