unitize

verb

unit·​ize ˈyü-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce unitize (audio)
unitized; unitizing

transitive verb

1
: to form or convert into a unit
2
: to divide into units
the added cost of unitizing bulk products
unitization noun

Examples of unitize in a Sentence

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Multiple studies confirm the impact of these unitizing activities. Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 19 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unitize was in 1812

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“Unitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unitize. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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unitize

verb
unit·​ize ˈyü-nət-ˌīz How to pronounce unitize (audio)
unitized; unitizing
: to form into a unit
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