(mathematics) One of several similar sets of figures or terms usually marked by points or commas placed at regular intervals, as in numeration, in the extraction of roots, and in recurring decimals.
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.
(weightlifting, sports) Training in segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased to high intensity.
“In the study of an era of rapid, complex, interlingual and intercultural change, periodization is more than a problem of proper categories.”
“Determine training needs of the Team and develop work plans and periodization plans.”
“Most athletes follow a rigid periodization scheme that cycles different training protocols every 6-8 weeks or so in the months leading up to a competition.”
“The chronological periodisation is defined by different thematic concerns as well as by the presence of different patrons and markets.”
“The University of Bristol's MA in Medieval and Early modern History is new to the department and re-examines the traditional rigid periodisation of the two epochs.”
“This periodisation goes rather unquestioned in the literature on social democracy, but there are grounds to doubt its veracity.”