unification

noun

uni·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce unification (audio)
: the act, process, or result of unifying : the state of being unified

Examples of unification in a Sentence

the political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia
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And many additional ideas in theoretical physics seek to add in additional symmetries, additional dimensions, additional extra particles, or additional unification frameworks. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025 The piece dates to the time of Harald Bluetooth, or Harald I, who is credited with the unification of Denmark during his rule from around the years 958 to 985, according to Britannica. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 China has pledged unification with Taiwan is inevitable and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve this goal. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 Businesses need data unification solutions that transform poor-quality data from disparate sources into secure, trusted and accessible information. Manish Sood, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unification

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unification was in 1851

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“Unification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unification. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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