standardize

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verb stan·dard·ize \ ˈstan-dər-ˌdīz \

Definition of standardize

standardized; standardizing

transitive verb

1 :to compare with a standard

2 :to bring into conformity with a standard

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standardization

play \ˌstan-dər-də-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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Examples of standardize in a Sentence

He standardized procedures for the industry.
the plan is to standardize the test for reading comprehension so that we can see how students across the state compare

Recent Examples of standardize from the Web

The system's treatments are standardized, enabling the same model to be used in each new clinic, Hammer said.

— guy boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rising need for mental health care spurs growth for Rogers Behavioral Health System," 26 Aug. 2017
The statewide hotline is part of a broader effort to standardize the way the agency responds to abuse allegations.

— michelle theriault boots, Alaska Dispatch News, "With child abuse reports rising in Alaska, Office of Children’s Services launches new statewide hotline," 24 Aug. 2017
Other cities and some states enacted similar laws, and the restaurant industry appealed to the federal government to create a single law that would standardize such requirements nationwide.

— william neuman, New York Times, "F.D.A. Urges Court to Block New York City’s Calorie Count Law," 15 Aug. 2017
The protein content of AP flours are standardized during processing to between 9% and 11%, depending on the brand and type of wheat used.

— claire saffitz, Bon Appetit, "What's the Difference Between Bread Flour, All-Purpose Flour, Cake Flour, and Pastry Flour? (Phew!)," 8 Aug. 2017
While the equipment that makes the review system go is standardized, camera angles available to the VAR will vary based on the venue and, essentially, by who is producing the match broadcast.

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "VAR is here: What you need to know," 5 Aug. 2017
While the video booth equipment for the review system is standardized, camera angles available to the VAR will vary based on the venue and by TV production crew.

— patrick brennan, The Courier-Journal, "VAR is here: What you need to know," 5 Aug. 2017
Other companies like Volvo have experimented with this technology in recent years, but Tesla is the first to standardize the feature in one of its cars.

— kirsten korosec, Fortune, "Tesla Is Finally Sharing Model 3 Delivery Dates," 29 July 2017
The rules for the event include specs for design and construction for the Cubmobiles to make sure all the cars are standardized.

— cheryl petzel, Daily Southtown, "Cubmobile race packs 'em in in Oak Lawn," 19 July 2017

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First Known Use of standardize

1873

standardize Synonyms

Synonyms

formalize, homogenize, normalize, regularize

Related Words

codify, marshal (also marshall), methodize, order, organize, systematize, systemize; average, equalize, even; square; accredit, certify; control, govern, regulate, rule; conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, reconcile, synthesize

Near Antonyms

customize, individualize, tailor

STANDARDIZE Defined for English Language Learners

standardize

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verb

Definition of standardize for English Language Learners

: to change (things) so that they are similar and consistent and agree with rules about what is proper and acceptable

STANDARDIZE Defined for Kids

standardize

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verb stan·dard·ize \ ˈstan-dər-ˌdīz \

Definition of standardize for Students

standardized; standardizing

:to make alike or matching a model

Medical Dictionary

standardize

transitive verb stan·dard·ize

variants: also British standardise play \ˈstan-dərd-ˌīz\

medical Definition of standardize

standardized also British standardised; standardizing also British standardising

1 :to reduce to or compare with a standard

standardize a solution

2 :to bring into conformity with a standard

3 :to arrange or order the component items of a test (as of intelligence or personality) so that the probability of their eliciting a designated class of response varies with some quantifiable psychological or behavioral attribute, function, or characteristic

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