standardize
[ stan-der-dahyz ]
/ ˈstæn dərˌdaɪz /
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verb (used with object), stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.
to become standardized.
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Also especially British, stand·ard·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for standardize
standardize
standardise
/ (ˈstændəˌdaɪz) /
verb
to make or become standard
(tr) to test by or compare with a standard
Derived forms of standardize
standardization or standardisation, nounstandardizer or standardiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for standardize
standardize
[ stăn′dər-dīz′ ]
v.
To cause to conform to a standard.
To evaluate by comparing with a standard.
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