periodization

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Etymology

period + -ization

Noun

periodization (countable and uncountable, plural periodizations)

  1. The process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods.
  2. (weightlifting, sports) Training in segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased to high intensity.

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