What does "unified" mean?

1. (joined together) brought together to form a single unit or group. 2. (acting as one) working together in a way that shows everyone has the same goal or plan. 3. (school districts) in the US, a school system that includes all ages from young children to teenagers.

unified

adj.

US //ˈjunəˌfaɪd// UK //jˈuːnɪfˌaɪd// uni·fied

1 joined together (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

brought together to form a single unit or group.

integrated or combined into a single, cohesive whole.

Example

The two companies now have a unified system for managing customer orders.

Example

The merger resulted in a unified corporate identity that successfully blended the distinct cultures of both original organisations.
2 acting as one (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

working together in a way that shows everyone has the same goal or plan.

operating as a single entity or showing total agreement in purpose.

Example

The team presented a unified front during the difficult negotiations.

Example

Despite internal disagreements, the cabinet maintained a unified stance when addressing the national press regarding the new policy.
- solidary
- unanimous
- disjointed
- conflicting

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3 school districts (adj.)
C1 Advanced American English Technical

in the US, a school system that includes all ages from young children to teenagers.

denoting a school district that provides education for all grades from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Example

They moved to the city because the unified school district had a great reputation.

Example

The local unified school district manages everything from elementary facilities to the regional high school under a single administrative board.