əˈnæləˌɡaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to make a comparison between two things in order to explain or make something easier to understand

“She analogized the complex computer system to a simple traffic light to help explain it to her team.”

2. verb

to explain or interpret something by comparing it to something else, especially something more familiar

“The teacher analogized the historical event to a modern-day scenario to make it more relatable to her students.”

3. verb

to give a similar or corresponding quality or function to something

“The new software was designed to analogize the old system, making it easier to transition.”

4. noun

the act of making a comparison between two things

“The analogizing of the two concepts helped the researcher to identify new patterns and relationships.”