canalization

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

canalization(n = noun.act) canalisation - the production of a canal or a conversion to canals; Array

is a kind of production

Derived forms verb canal₁, verb canalize₁

canalization(n = noun.act) canalisation, channelisation, channelization - management through specified channels of communication; Array

is a kind of direction, management

Derived form verb canalize₂

canalization, n.

Construction of, or furnishing with, a canal or canals. [1913 Webster]

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