standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
Synonyms of standardizednext
: 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 report stated that there was little immediate impact on standardized test scores, attendance or bullying rates. ABC News, 9 June 2026 Lumen attributes its success to the formation of its Lumen Transformation Office (LTO), standardized processes, and obsessive setting of KPIs from the outset of each transformation project. Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026 The platform uses a standardized battery enclosure capable of housing either lithium-ion or sodium-ion cells without changing the pack’s physical dimensions. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 One of the app’s key features is its standardized approach for collecting information, allowing individual officers and various departments and agencies to compare data and detect trends – especially from repeat offenders who may be escalating – more efficiently. New Atlas, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized

Word History

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 17 Jun. 2026.

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