To synthesize
Example: Historians synthesize various sources to understand ancient civilizations.
Definition
"To synthesize" means to combine different ideas, information, or elements into a coherent whole, especially in historical research, where historians synthesize various sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of past events and civilizations.
Etymology
The word "to synthesize" comes from the Greek word 'synthesis,' meaning 'a putting together.' It entered English in the 17th century, originally in scientific contexts, and later expanded to include combining ideas or information, much like historians do when constructing narratives from multiple sources.
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"To synthesize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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