standardize

especially British, stand·ard·ise

[stan-der-dahyz]

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.

verb (used without object)

standardized, standardizing 

1. to become standardized.

standardize

/ ˈstændəˌdaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become standard

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of standardize¹

First recorded in 1870–75; standard + -ize

Example Sentences

Until last month, clinicians lacked a standardized way to document this condition.

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“The goal now is to minimize risk by standardizing, sequencing, and simplifying,” Isaac said.

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The seemingly mundane task of taking photos of vehicles for sale is actually a carefully calibrated, standardized and coordinated operation aiming to make the consumer comfortable and the experience frictionless, she said.

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But he also was a gun maker at the forefront of developing machine-made standardized parts, helping to establish a template for factory work in industries worldwide.

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The chamber has piloted several tests that have made data input simpler and more standardized while maintaining the quality information needed for analysis, Tyszko says.

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Related Words

• institutionalize