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

“We applaud the industry effort in creating standardized benchmarks,” said Trevor Cook, head of loan operations at Carta, whose systems help investors, fund managers and the companies they back manage data and workflows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perhaps there’s a deal to be made on increasing training for officers or standardizing uniforms and equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Responsibility for those refunds also fell to the Court of International Trade, which established a standardized procedure for claims.

From Los Angeles Times

While airlines operate under federal rules that now require them to provide cash refunds in many situations, lodging policies are less standardized.

From MarketWatch

While many analysts say investors are overreacting, they broadly agree that smaller, more standardized brokerage deals are more exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• institutionalize