unitization
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u·nit·ize
(yo͞o′nĭ-tīz′)tr.v. u·nit·ized, u·nit·iz·ing, u·nit·iz·es
1. To separate, classify, or package in discrete units.
2. To make or transform into a single unit.
u′nit·i·za′tion (yo͞o′nĭ-tĭ-zā′shən) n.
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Noun | 1. | unitization - (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units configuration, constellation - an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life |
2. | unitization - the act of packaging cargo into unit loads packaging - the business of packing; "his business is packaging for transport" | |
3. | unitization - conversion of an investment trust into a unit investment trust conversion - act of exchanging one type of money or security for another | |
4. | unitization - the joint development of a petroleum resource that straddles territory controlled by different companies exploitation, development - the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful; "the development of Alaskan resources"; "the exploitation of copper deposits" |
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