1. to show or demonstrate that structures or characteristics in different organisms correspond due to common evolutionary origin
Usage: biology; scientific
2. to make homologous or establish correspondence between similar things
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• Scientists homologize the wing bones of bats and birds to understand their evolutionary relationship.
• The researcher attempted to homologize the ancient symbols with modern writing systems.
• Comparative anatomists homologize similar structures across different species.
• The study homologized protein sequences from various mammals.
• Paleontologists homologize fossil remains with existing skeletal structures.
• The team worked to homologize the genetic markers across populations.