standardize
verb (used with object)
to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like.
standardizing
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present participleof standardize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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By standardizing these technologies, Nissan and Honda aim to leverage their combined engineering expertise and resources to improve competitiveness through reduced development costs and greater economies of scale, the two companies said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 2026
Many in the industry have touted federal intervention as a way to “save” college sports by standardizing how recruitment and payment of athletes work.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 5, 2026
"That means sugar yields fluctuate... and that means alcohol output changes. So standardizing production becomes difficult. Mexico solved this over decades through selective breeding. India hasn't yet," he says.
From BBC β Jun. 11, 2026
“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 β Mar. 25, 2026
The committee's arguments to the contrary, the Navy remained convinced that standardizing entrance requirements for all the services would mean "lowering the calibre of men taken into the Navy."
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor
