as in to organize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
the plan is to standardize the test for reading comprehension so that we can see how students across the state compare
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Recent Examples of standardize
These questions should be standardized and addressed systematically through an investment vehicle, such as a sovereign fund, with rules that insulate decisions from political interference.
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Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, standardizing the length of daylight saving time.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At the national level, Italy’s fashion industry associations and trade unions have urged the creation of a mandatory, nationwide protocol promoted by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy to standardize supply chain auditing practices.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, standardizing the length of daylight saving time.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At the national level, Italy’s fashion industry associations and trade unions have urged the creation of a mandatory, nationwide protocol promoted by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy to standardize supply chain auditing practices.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardize
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Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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This became clear from talking—between watching sail races—to those involved with organizing a Rolex SailGP event in France.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Vulnerability invites reciprocity and helps normalize difficult conversations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The attack shows us, yet again, that the United States is on a very dangerous path at the moment, where violence has been normalized as a form of political action.—
Peter Aitken
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Virgin formalized the indoor version for Brilliant Lady, which will sail the cruise line’s first Alaska voyages next year.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Eventually several of us decided to formalize our fandom into the ARAT book club.—
Linda-Marie Barrett
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That could put unauthorized immigrants who are seeking to regularize their immigration status at risk of deportation.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is always for three nights running, and the idea is to build up a enough sleep pressure to regularize yourself.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Selling ‘prestige and dreams’ Recognizing the importance of celebrity exposure, Armani hired Wanda McDaniel in 1988 as his West Coast liaison to coordinate Hollywood A-listers’ wardrobes for on- and off-screen appearances.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Standardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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