codify
Translation
to codify, to systematize, to arrange
Examples
They want to codify the rules of the game.
They want to codify the rules of the game.
The government decided to codify the existing laws.
The government decided to codify the existing laws.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to arrange (sth.) into a system They want to codify the rules of the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: systematize, organize, arrange; Antonyms: confuse, disorganize
Etymology
From Latin 'codex' (book, code) and '-fy' (to make). Literally 'to make into a code'.
Memory Tips
Think of writing computer 'code' to 'codify' instructions into a system.