summerization

English

Etymology

From summer +‎ -ization.

Noun

summerization (usually uncountable, plural summerizations)

1. (uncommon) The act or practice of preparing something for summer weather.
   • 1949, American Aviation Associates (publisher), American Aviation Daily‎, volume 64, numbers 1-42, page 203:

     All essential winterization and summerization equipment, including latest electronic aids, to permit operation under various climatic conditions ranging from -65° to +125° Fahrenheit.

   • 1980, McGraw-Hill (publisher), Fleet Owner, Volume 75, page 63:

     For instance, few "summerization" programs, designed to get fleet vehicles ready for warm weather, suggest a thorough washing of the vehicle underside, an inspection of wire undercoats

   • 1994, Kenneth G. Hardy, Canadian Marketing, Cases and Concepts, page 402:

     The Pool Doctor offered a complete package of routine pool maintenance, pool summerizations, winterizations, and repairs.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with the similar-sounding summarization.

Related terms

• summerize