Is ISE or ize English?

Is ISE or ize English?

Usage. American spelling avoids -ise endings in words like organize, realize and recognize. British spelling mostly uses -ise (organise, realise, recognise), though -ize is sometimes used. The ratio between -ise and -ize stood at 3:2 in the British National Corpus up to 2002.

Is S or Z English?

Some words in British English use "s" where "z" is used in American English. However, usage of the "z" can also be occasionally seen in British English, in words such as "citizen".

What does the suffix ise mean?

Definition for -ise (2 of 2) a noun suffix, occurring in loanwords from French, indicating quality, condition, or function: franchise; merchandise. Compare -ice.