u·ni·ver·sal·ize [ ynə vúrss'l z ](past and past participleu·ni·ver·sal·ized, present participleu·ni·ver·sal·iz·ing, 3rd person present singularu·ni·ver·sal·iz·es)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. make widespread: to make something universal in use or distribution, often within a particular field
2. make general: to generalize a theory, proposition, or idea so that it applies to all people, instances, or situations
