periodization

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noun
  1. 1

    The process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods.

  2. 2

    (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.

  3. 3

    (mathematics) The operation of forming a periodic function from a non-periodic function.