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dichotomize

/dɪkətəˈmaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does dichotomize mean?

verb

To divide or consider something as consisting of two parts or elements, often in a way that is seen as mutually exclusive or contradictory. To categorize or classify something into two distinct groups or categories.

Example

"The study dichotomized the population into two groups: those who supported the new policy and those who opposed it."

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