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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The potential unification under Liberty Media raises questions about the concentration of media rights in one entity, which could impact competition and alter the industry for broadcasters and streamers worldwide. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 CRMs manage customer relationships and sales pipelines, while CDPs focus on data integration, unification and activation for personalized marketing. Chris Cho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 America and democracy jointly stand in unification. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024 Last month, Pyongyang blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the border as part of its push to scrap its long-standing goal of unification. Stella Kim, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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