1. the process of combining separate parts or elements into a single unit or system
Usage: business; technical
2. the packaging of goods into standard units for easier handling and transport
Usage: logistics; manufacturing
3. the joint operation of an oil or gas field by multiple owners under a single plan
Usage: petroleum industry

Examples

• The company’s unitization of its departments improved efficiency.
• Unitization of the cargo reduced shipping costs significantly.
• The oil field unitization agreement allowed for coordinated drilling.
• Warehouse unitization helped streamline the inventory process.
• The unitization plan combined three separate drilling operations.
• Effective unitization requires careful planning and coordination.