Synonyms

standardize

American

[stan-der-dahyz] / ˈstæn dərˌdaɪz /

especially British, standardise

verb (used with object)

standardized, standardizing

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)

standardized, standardizing

to become standardized.

standardize British

/ ˈstændəˌdaɪz /

verb

to make or become standard
(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

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McTaggart sees real potential for AI in the administrative side of agency work — organizing offers, standardizing contracts, aggregating sales data.

From Los Angeles Times

These studies varied widely in how they delivered dietary advice and measured nutrition outcomes, and they often lacked standardized methods and reporting.

From Science Daily

Under Law 4.1 junior and women's cricket balls now have tighter, standardized size and weight limits with three overall categories for the sport - sizes 1, 2, and 3 - ensuring consistency across all levels.

From BBC

Symptoms were evaluated using standardized neurological, cognitive, and quality-of-life assessments available at each site, allowing researchers to compare results across regions.

From Science Daily

Investors are watching for the data in newly standardized tax-rate tables, which will help them compare businesses more easily.

From The Wall Street Journal

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