ˈyünəˌtīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s ; see -ize )
Etymology: unit (I) + -ize
: to convert into a unit: as
a. : to aggregate discrete elements into (a functional whole)
unitize an oil field
a car with a unitized body
b. : to divide and package or otherwise finish (an aggregate of material) into units designed for the ultimate buyer or user
unitize bulk merchandise