channelization
/ˌtʃænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- Alternative spelling of channelisation; the process of making a river or stream flow along a straight, controlled path.
- Opponents of channelization argue it damages the ecosystem.
- The channelization of the creek was completed last year.
- Channelization can reduce the risk of erosion along riverbanks.
- The act of directing something into a specific path or system.
- The channelization of public opinion through media is a concern.
- The channelization of resources toward renewable energy is a priority.
- Effective channelization of data improves network speed.
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