universalize

verb

uni·​ver·​sal·​ize ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-ˌlīz How to pronounce universalize (audio)
universalized; universalizing

Examples of universalize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The broader intent of the study isn't to universalize air conditioning across U.S. prisons. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024 What was humanism but an attempt to universalize and install the preferences of the ruling class, the chief members of which were white, male, and Western? John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024 With interest in the diet increasing, the trend of female carnivores has had the effect of universalizing its appeal. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024 The White House had originally planned to universalize a different charging system, the Combined Charging System (CCS), for all EVs in the US. Diego Lasarte, Quartz, 7 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for universalize 

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Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of universalize was in 1642

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“Universalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universalize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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universalize

verb
uni·​ver·​sal·​ize ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-sə-ˌlīz How to pronounce universalize (audio)
universalized; universalizing
: to make universal : generalize
universalization noun

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