standardize

[stan-der-dahyz]

verb (used with object), stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.

to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
to compare with or test by a standard.
to choose or establish a standard for.

verb (used without object), stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.

to become standardized.

Also especially British, stand·ard·ise.

Origin of standardize

First recorded in 1870–75; standard + -ize

Related formsstand·ard·iz·a·ble, adjectivestand·ard·i·za·tion, nounstand·ard·iz·er, nounnon·stand·ard·i·za·tion, nounnon·stand·ard·ized, adjectivepre·stand·ard·i·za·tion, nounpre·stand·ard·ize, verb (used with object), pre·stand·ard·ized, pre·stand·ard·iz·ing.qua·si-stand·ard·ized, adjectivere·stand·ard·i·za·tion, nounre·stand·ard·ize, verb (used with object), re·stand·ard·ized, re·stand·ard·iz·ing.sub·stand·ard·i·za·tion, nounsub·stand·ard·ize, verb (used with object), sub·stand·ard·ized, sub·stand·ard·iz·ing.un·stand·ard·iz·a·ble, adjectiveun·stand·ard·ized, adjective

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Examples from the Web for standardise

Historical Examples of standardise

Standardise the medium and complete as for nutrient bouillon.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique
John William Henry Eyre
In the successful working of a tank it is necessary, in order to obtain the best results, to standardise all latex.
The Preparation of Plantation Rubber
Sidney Morgan
Typographical problems have been changed and these are highlighted, as are changes made to standardise some hyphenation.
Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889
Various
To standardise research is to limit its freedom and to impede discovery.
The London Mercury, Vol. I, Nos. 1-6, November 1919 to April 1920
Various
The only suggestion we would offer is that some attempt might be made to simplify or standardise the nomenclature of the subject.
The London Mercury, Vol. I, Nos. 1-6, November 1919 to April 1920
Various

British Dictionary definitions for standardise

standardize

standardise

verb

to make or become standard
(tr) to test by or compare with a standard

Derived Formsstandardization or standardisation, nounstandardizer or standardiser, noun

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Word Origin and History for standardise

standardize

1857; see standard + -ize. Related: Standardized; standardizing.

standardise in Medicine

standardize

[stăn′dər-dīz′]

To cause to conform to a standard.
To evaluate by comparing with a standard.