standardize

American  

[stan-der-dahyz] / ˈstæn dərˌdaɪz /

especially British, standardise

verb (used with object)

standardized, standardizing

1. to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like.

   to standardize manufactured parts.

2. to compare with or test by a standard.

3. to choose or establish a standard for.

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verb (used without object)

standardized, standardizing

1. to become standardized.

standardize British  

/ ˈstændəˌdaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become standard

2. (tr) to test by or compare with a standard

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Other Word Forms

• nonstandardization noun
• nonstandardized adjective
• prestandardization noun
• prestandardize verb (used with object)
• quasi-standardized adjective
• restandardization noun
• restandardize verb (used with object)
• standardizable adjective
• standardization noun
• standardizer noun
• substandardization noun
• substandardize verb (used with object)
• unstandardizable adjective
• unstandardized adjective

Etymology

Origin of standardize

First recorded in 1870–75; standard + -ize

Example Sentences

Proposed solutions include creating standardized DNA "parts libraries," using artificial intelligence to improve design and simulation, and advancing bio-manufacturing methods.

From Science Daily

By standardizing MRI data and clinical information from many research groups, the team created the largest stroke neuroimaging dataset of its kind.

From Science Daily

At a time when many wealth managers are standardizing their investment approach and embracing third-party model portfolios, Jamie Williams stands out for doing his own research and security selection.

From Barron's

Baseball’s rules were standardized by middle-class Manhattan professionals who “squeezed all the wildness of the folk game into their polished diamond,” giving it a sheen of gentility.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Some updates include further standardizing Department practices and processes to ensure organizational consistency, the introduction of new equipment and refining response protocols tailored to the nature of the call for service,” a statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• institutionalize