unify
gb/jˈunəfˌaɪ/ us/jˈunəfˌaɪ/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B2
action
1
combine into a single whole
to make many things become one thing
用法パターン：
unify [things/groups] (into/under [one thing])
よくある間違い：
Learners often use "unify" when "unite" is more natural for people joining together emotionally or socially; "unify" often suggests creating one system or structure.
類義語
merge (Often suggests combining organizations or systems into one.)
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combine (More general; less emphasis on becoming a single unified unit.)
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integrate (Emphasizes fitting parts together into a coherent whole.)
対義語
divide (Means to separate into parts instead of making one.)
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separate (Focuses on keeping things apart rather than bringing them together.)
コロケーション
unify a country
|unify the nation
|unify the two parts
|unify forces
|unify the departments
|unify teams
|unify efforts
|unify the company
|unify resources
|unify separate groups
テーマ
general
|organization
|politics
|business
例文
- The new law aimed to unify the two regions into a single administrative area.
- They hired a consultant to unify the company after a major acquisition.
- A shared mission can unify people who would otherwise disagree.
学習者向け例文
- We need to unify our plans.
- The leader tried to unify the country.
動詞
C1
action
2
make people act as one
to help people agree and work together
用法パターン：
unify [someone/a group] (against/around [something])
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse with "unite": "unify" often implies creating unity through a common goal, plan, or structure, not just coming together.
類義語
unite (More common for people coming together socially or emotionally.)
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rally (Suggests gathering support, often around a cause or leader.)
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bring together (Neutral and general; less formal than "unify".)
対義語
polarize (Means to split people into opposing sides.)
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fragment (Means to break unity into smaller, separate groups.)
コロケーション
unify supporters
|unify voters
|unify the party
|unify the community
|unify the workforce
|unify members
|unify the team
|unify the opposition
|unify people around a cause
|unify public opinion
テーマ
society
|politics
|emotions
|work
例文
- The crisis helped unify the community and strengthen local ties.
- Her speech was designed to unify the party before the election.
- Nothing unifies a team like a clear goal and fair rules.
学習者向け例文
- The coach tried to unify the players.
- The news unified the town.
動詞
business
C1
process
3
standardize across a system
to make rules or methods the same everywhere
用法パターン：
unify [policies/processes/standards/data] across [an organization/system]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse "unify" where "standardize" is clearer in formal writing about rules and procedures.
類義語
standardize (Directly emphasizes making things uniform and consistent.)
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harmonize (Often used when aligning different systems without making them identical.)
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streamline (Emphasizes simplification and efficiency rather than sameness.)
対義語
diversify (Means to increase variety rather than use one standard.)
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differentiate (Means to make things distinct instead of uniform.)
コロケーション
unify policies
|unify procedures
|unify standards
|unify guidelines
|unify processes
|unify reporting
|unify terminology
|unify data
|unify requirements
|unify regulations
テーマ
business
|government
|education
|data
例文
- The company is trying to unify its HR policies across all offices.
- They unified the reporting format so every team used the same metrics.
- The ministry plans to unify standards for teacher training nationwide.
学習者向け例文
- We unified the rules for all classes.
- They unified the report format.
動詞
technical
C2
process
4
make expressions logically consistent
(technical) to make two formulas match by choosing values
用法パターン：
unify [expression/term/type] with [expression/term/type]
よくある間違い：
This technical sense is different from social/political "unify"; it is used in programming, logic, and type systems.
類義語
match (Informal approximation; lacks the idea of substitutions/constraints.)
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reconcile (General term for making things consistent; less specific than unification.)
対義語
conflict (Means to be incompatible rather than made compatible.)
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contradict (Means to be logically opposed, preventing unification.)
コロケーション
unify two terms
|unify variables
|unify expressions
|unify types
|unify constraints
|unify patterns
|unification algorithm
|attempt to unify
|fails to unify
|unify with
テーマ
computing
|logic
|programming
例文
- The solver tries to unify the two constraints before continuing.
- In Prolog, the interpreter unifies variables when it matches a rule to a query.
- Type inference unifies type variables to satisfy all constraints.
文法
辞書形
unify
IPA
GB/jˈunəfˌaɪ/
US/jˈunəfˌaɪ/
音節・強勢
uni - fy （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (uni)
活用形
Verb
- Base: unify
- 3rd Person Singular: unifies
- Present Participle: unifying
- Past: unified
表現
unify around
1/jˈunəfˌaɪ ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
business
rally behind one idea
to agree and support the same thing
例文
- The team unified around a simple plan for the launch.
- Party leaders tried to unify around a single candidate.
- Communities often unify around shared values in difficult times.
unify into
1/jˈunəfˌaɪ ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
combine to form one entity
to join and become one thing
例文
- Several small clubs unified into a single association.
- The two databases were unified into one system.
- Over time, the groups unified into a larger movement.
unify under
1/jˈunəfˌaɪ ˈʌndɚ/
phrasal verb
formal
bring together under one authority
to make things part of one system
例文
- The reforms unified the agencies under one central regulator.
- They unified the product lines under a single brand name.
- The policy unified local rules under a national framework.