Definition

To change something into a single unit or to organize it into separate, distinct parts.

Example

The teacher decided to unitize the materials for easier distribution among the students.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how to unitize our project tasks?

Yeah, I think it would make everything more manageable.

Exactly! It would help us see what needs to be done more clearly.

For sure, let's start by breaking everything down into smaller units.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unitize → It is formed from "unit" (from Latin "unitas", meaning oneness or a single entity) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "unitize" means to make something into a single unit or to organize into units.

Memory Tip

Think of 'unit' as a single entity and '-ize' as making something. So, when you unitize, you are making things into a single unit.

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