unitize

1 of 2

verb

unit·​ize ˈyü-nə-ˌtīz 

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

ˌyü-nə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

unitization

2 of 2

noun

unit·​ization

variants also British unitisation

ˌyünətə̇ˈzāshən, 

-nətə̇ˈz-, 

-nəˌtīˈz-

plural -s

1

: the quality or state of being unitized

2

: the act of unitizing: such as

a

: the uniting of diverse properties into a single operational unit

b

: the assembling and securing of goods or packages into a unit of use or sale

Examples of unitize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

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

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unitize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

unitize

verb

unit·​ize ˈyü-nət-ˌīz 

unitized; unitizing

: to form into a unit