Nominalize
/ˈnɑːmɪnəlaɪz/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Writing
Nominalizing is common in academic texts to create a formal tone and compress information. 
The investigation of anomalies leads to discovery.
Pro Tip 2/3Compress Ideas
Use nominalization to shorten sentences by turning actions into subjects or objects. 
The team's winning was unexpected.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Excess
Excessive nominalization can make sentences vague and harder to understand, so balance is key. 
Their decision's implementation was flawed.
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CategorizeClassifyDesignateLabelNominate
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