standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
: brought into conformity with a standard : done or produced in a standard, consistent way
standardized tests
High-volume, scientifically managed industry, producing standardized goods, generated vast economies of scale and levels of wealth unparalleled in history.Robert B. Reich

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The new collection introduces a new base size, standardized waist and leg lengths, and refined proportions to deliver more consistent, flattering fits. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction assigns letter grades to each school based on student performance on standardized tests (about 80% of the grade calculation) and whether schools meet their targets for student improvement from one year to another (about 20% of the calculation). Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025 It can be strategically located anywhere in the world based on criteria best for your business requirements, enabling your company to coordinate regional operations through standardized best practices. Manish Kapoor, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Security in public schools may be directed at a district level that oversees dozens of schools, allowing for standardized practices. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for standardized

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First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standardized was in 1879

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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