COMPUTER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Elements of Technical Writing
2005-2006
the rise of -Ize
"The tendency to add -ize to nouns is an old story in English.
Apologize was born before 1600, and criticize appeared in Shakespeare's day.
Here are a few -ize words to be used sparingly, if at all. For more examples, see the text
academize
customize
formalize
maximize
finalize
prioritize (make priorities)
colorize (color)
standardize