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universalize

 

[ ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.səl.aɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

global

To make applicable or common for worldwide use or application. To generalize something so that it can be used universally.

Synonyms

Globalize, Internationalize, popularize, standardize

Examples of usage

  • Advancements in technology have helped to universalize access to information.
  • Efforts to universalize human rights have been ongoing for decades.
  • The goal is to universalize the use of renewable energy sources.
  • Education is a key factor in universalizing access to basic services.
  • The company aims to universalize its products for a global audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "universalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 universalizar

🇮🇳 सार्वभौमिक बनाना

🇩🇪 universalisieren

🇮🇩 menguniversalkan

🇺🇦 універсалізувати

🇵🇱 uniwersalizować

🇯🇵 普遍化する

🇫🇷 universaliser

🇪🇸 universalizar

🇹🇷 evrenselleştirmek

🇰🇷 보편화하다

🇸🇦 تعميم

🇨🇿 universalizovat

🇸🇰 univerzalizovať

🇨🇳 普及

🇸🇮 univerzalizirati

🇮🇸 alhæfa

🇰🇿 әмбебаптандыру

🇬🇪 უნივერსალიზაცია

🇦🇿 universallaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 universalizar

Etymology

The term 'universalize' originated from the combination of 'universal' and the suffix '-ize' (to make or become). The concept of universalizing ideas or practices has been present throughout history, with various movements advocating for equal rights, access, and opportunities for all. The idea of universalization continues to be a key principle in promoting global cooperation and understanding.

See also: universal, universality, university.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,733, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.