universalize

[ yoo-nuh-vur-suh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, u·ni·ver·sal·ized, u·ni·ver·sal·iz·ing.

1. to make universal.

universalize

/ ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make universal

Derived Forms

• ˌuniˌversaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• uni·versal·i·zation noun
• uni·versal·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of universalize¹

First recorded in 1635–45; universal + -ize

Example Sentences

“We needed them to be in a good place. Their adventure movie is over and you’re on their team. And in real life, all of them did leave that situation of their own volition, so that was the moment we could universalize.”

From Los Angeles Times

But I’ve found that when interventions oversimplify and universalize complicated feelings under the banner of burnout, they compound my sense of losing control, depersonalizing an experience already marred by depersonalization.

From Slate

Through a prism of mystery, we thwart the impulse to universalize, to define, to break a problem into its parts and analyze with detachment, which are standard techniques we bring to our study of problems in medicine.

From Slate

A chant that was intended to universalize the Kurdish struggle to women's democratic movements worldwide has been watered down.

From Salon

This overhaul will, presumably, continue to universalize the Apple enthusiast’s experience across devices, especially in tandem with new continuity-focused features like Universal Control.

From The Verge