unified

adjective

uni·​fied ˈyü-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unified (audio)
: brought together as one
Although police subculture is often treated as a unified and coherent whole, it is, in fact, riven by conflict and contradictions in normative orders.Steve Herbert
For the rebels, loss of these bases was not only tactical but also factional: members of what had been considered a unified ethnic group and the core of the rebel movements in Burma could no longer maintain their group integrity.Curtis N. Thomson
As it is, the fact of a single unified sovereignty ensures that these regions must remain persistently stunted relative to those of central Japan.Jane Jacobs
In fact, our culture is not one unified system but rather consists of competing systems …Thomas McLaughlin

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In its role, January Digital will be focusing on core challenges including supporting product launches, adding efficiency and effectiveness to marketing initiatives and creating a unified and actionable analytics and measurement foundation. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025 The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump’s plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has limits. Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 Latin American countries could improve their bargaining position by taking a unified stand and negotiating with Trump as a bloc. Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025 Spencer says that Xbox will focus on delivering a unified experience across devices, and continue to provide services like Play Anywhere, backward compatibility enhancements, and offering unique experiences enabled through improved hardware. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unified 

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unified was in 1859

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“Unified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unified. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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